Possible Department of Justice Phishing Campaign

US-CERT has received information indicating that a phishing campaign involving targeted malicious email messages may be imminent. The messages may attempt to convince users that they are the subject of a business complaint filed through the Department of Justice, and could include a malicious attachment or a link to a malicious website.

To help protect against this type of attack, US-CERT recommends that users never open attachments or click links contained in unsolicited email messages. More information on how to avoid becoming a victim of such an attack can be found in the US-CERT Using Caution with Email Attachments and Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks Cyber Security Tips.