Fake emails on behalf of FireWare are currently in circulation. For example, in these emails you will be asked for an open mailing list. Cyber criminals use the name of FireWare to make the e-mail look as real as possible and to attract the attention of the recipient.
Many scam attempts start with such a fake email. The purpose of the scammers could be to install viruses on your computer or to obtain personal data. Have you received a suspicious email? Do not respond directly to this, but first contact FireWare. We are happy to find out whether the e-mail comes from us.
How do I recognize a suspicious mail?
Considerable effort has been put into the e-mails to make them appear as real as possible. Criminals try to collect data by sending emails that seem to have come from a FireWare employee. Practices such as these are also called phishing. The diagram below, built with the information from Fraudehelpdesk, is a good tool for recognizing a phishing email.
Is there any kind of doubt? Then contact us. Together, let's make sure that the malicious people who send this type of e-mail don't cause any harm!
Fake email examples
