Pervert Scam Email Pegasus

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Anonymous
2024-08-05T19:10:24+00:00

Hi there

I received an email at 05:56 today stating that I had had Pegasus spyware installed on my PC and that explicit videos of me would be shared with my contacts unless I paid a virtual currency ransom.

I did find it in my junk folder, but I still wanted to reach out as this email has caused me a great deal of anxiety. I have viewed online forums that state the email is a common scam, and that there are others similar to it in circulation, but I would still appreciate an expert opinion.

Also it was send with my email, and outlook detect it like it was me

For person that face the same problem

You can check the source code of the email and see if fsp fails, that mean that the guy spoofed the email so you are not hacked guys

It look like this

protection.outlook.com: domain of hotmail.com does not designate 95.214.82.181 as permitted sender

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Email

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Anonymous
2024-08-06T03:34:45+00:00

Hi NEVARLeVrai,

Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting in the community.

I know you're worried about your email being hacked. Here are some suggestions to help you deal with this situation and keep your device safe:

  1. Do not respond or pay

First and foremost, do not respond to the threatener or make a payment to them. Such emails are usually phishing or blackmail, designed to intimidate you for money.

  1. Confirm the authenticity of the email

Check the sender's address: Double-check the sender's email address to make sure it matches your email address exactly. Sometimes, attackers forge sender information.

Check the header information: If you know how to view the full header information of an email, you can check if the email is really from your domain.

  1. Change your password

Change your Microsoft account password immediately. Make sure you choose a strong password and enable double authentication (2FA) for added security.

Check other accounts: if you use the same password for other websites, it is recommended that you change these as well.

  1. Check device security

Run a security scan: Use a trusted antivirus program to run a full scan of your device. Make sure your antivirus software is up to date.

Check applications: See if there are any unidentified applications or files on your device, especially recently installed ones.

  1. Monitor Account Activity

Check Account Activity: Sign in to your Microsoft account and review recent sign-in activity to make sure there aren't any suspicious sign-ins.

Check other important accounts: Check the activity of your banking, social media, and other important accounts to ensure there is no unauthorized access.

  1. Report an Incident

Contact local law enforcement: If you feel threatened or are concerned about your safety, consider reporting it to your local law enforcement agency.

  1. Understanding Pegasus spyware

How to check for infections: Detecting Pegasus spyware isn't easy, but there are a number of security tools you can try to scan for it.

Keep your device up-to-date: Make sure your operating system and applications are kept up-to-date to prevent known vulnerabilities from being exploited.

I hope these programs can help you.

Best regards

Jay | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-21T13:30:47+00:00

    hacked on September, i changed my password, and i thought everything will fine ! today, again hacked by scammer as below:

    Hi,
    >>
    >> I am a hacker, and I have successfully gained access to your operating system.
    >> I also have full access to your account.
    >>
    >> I've been watching you for a few months now.
    >>
    >> The fact is that your computer has been infected with malware through an adult site that you visited.
    >> If you are not familiar with this, I will explain.
    >> Trojan Virus gives me full access and control over a computer or other device.
    >> This means that I can see everything on your screen, turn on the camera and microphone, but you do not know about it.
    >> I also have access to all your contacts and all your correspondence.
    >>
    >> Why did your antivirus not detect malware?
    >> Answer: The malware I used is driver-based, I update its signatures every 4 hours. Hence your antivirus is unable to detect its presence.
    >> I made a video showing how you satisfy yourself in the left half of the screen, and the right half shows the video you were watching at the time.
    >>
    >> With one mouse click, I can send this video to all your emails and contacts on your social networks.
    >> I can also make public all your e-mail correspondence and chat history on the messengers that you use.
    >>
    >> If you don't want this to happen, transfer $1190 in Bitcoin equivalent to my Bitcoin address (if you do not know how to do this, just search "buy bitcoin" on Google).
    >>
    >> My Bitcoin address (BTC Wallet) is: bc1qs69a2mgwu2x9jdjqncrlnfm8kws77qa3hg609u
    >>
    >> After confirming your payment, I will delete the video immediately, and that's it. You will never hear from me again.
    >> I will give you 50 hours (more than 2 days) to pay. I will get a notice, when you open this email, and the timer will start.
    >> Filing a complaint somewhere does not make sense because this email cannot be tracked like my Bitcoin address.
    >>
    >> I never make any mistakes.
    >> If I find that you have shared this message with someone else, the video will be immediately distributed.

    so far, I haven't heard any problems about hacks on Gmail?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-14T02:12:49+00:00

    Hi Jay!

    I am writing to you cause I have been experiencing same issue as them. And after I checked on my recent activities, there are piles of unsuccessful sign-in around the globe try to breaking into my account.

    However, my main concern is that - and since I am not a tech expert - how can the email mimicked myself in such a way? Can you please at least enlighten us the possibilities of techniques they are using so that in the future all of us can also prevent this thing to happen again.

    Thank you very much!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T21:30:09+00:00

    8. If you've been affected by the Pegasus spyware, first install the free version of Malwarebytes and scan your computer then once the spyware is found, click on quarantine and restart your computer. Now you can change your MS account password.

    DOWNLOAD: Cyber Security Software and Anti-Malware | Malwarebytes

    BTW; it's not Pegasus but actually, it's a PUP. Optional spyware that scammers are using to spy on your browser.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-27T07:47:14+00:00

    Any update on what happened? I got the same email this month on my iCloud on the 2nd September but was in my Junk section. Didn't read it until yesterday. I know it's a method of scamming and that it is probably just a fake and a threat but it has been at least 24 hours and I am starting to have my doubts. I also got told to pay up a different amount of $1800 so that is what I am most concerned about as it is a different sum of money. If there are any updates, since it has been over 48 hours on your side, could you maybe let me know?

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