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
    2024-11-20T15:14:26+00:00

    Hello, you don’t need to worry nothing has happened to me and it’s been a month or so. I took advice in other replies that are on here, I changed my password for pretty much everything that I use my main email for. Other than that I haven’t really done anything else, I haven’t installed anything to counter these scam emails. But If you had to do something to prevent any more of the same emails, I would say you should probably change your password for your email. You also cannot block the sender as your own email was used to send you that email, so you’re technically blocking yourself lol.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-20T15:01:36+00:00

    Good morning,

    I also received this same email yesterday in my junk folder. Some of the responses about it being a really good spoof have alleviated some of my anxiety, but I am unable to block the sender because it says I cannot block myself, which is concerning. One other reply said they were able to block the sender.

    The layout for Microsoft Outlook is very confusing to me, so I am unsure how to view the 'source code' for the sender or the email. However, I did check my logged-in devices and my log-in history, and all of the log-ins other than the ones I know are myself have been unsuccessful (although, it was terrifying to see that at least 10 times a day somebody is trying to break into my account and was unsuccessful). The email was the same generic one that everyone else has gotten, it did not include any personal information or passwords or anything like that. But I am concerned that this does appear to really be my own email (unless I just do not know how to expand it properly to view the code or whatever).

    I already changed my password and ran a scan on Microsoft Defender, and it came back okay. Obviously, I know not to send any money, but I am worried about my security. I also don't want to download some random AntiMalware program on my computer (because isn't that how we get into this mess in the first place, downloading and clicking on things we shouldn't have?). I want to just burn the whole email account at this point but I have a lot of important things attached to it that I would need to un-attach. Any advice?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-09T22:09:34+00:00

    Re: Pegasus

    Today I noticed many emails entering my email that was once very secure by Microsoft. Now it seems Microsoft is letting in all types of spam and junk mail. Pegasus email is rogue and there is no forwarding email because they are in the device. I had full security from 'Best Buy' who was supposed to protect with Microsoft security settings. How to get rid of Pegasus and is Microsoft trying to solve this? I will report the email. Awaiting your response.

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