The US Federal Trade Commission is warning that a bogus email is being sent to individuals, banks, and corporations that appears to be from the FTC. The email mentions a complaint filed by the recipient and includes a file attachment. If the attachment is opened, it’ll infect the system with malware.

The hoax e-mail is personalized, and contains the name of the recipient and their business. The bogus message explains how the complaint will be used, who will have access to it and states, “Attached you will find a copy of your complaint. Please print a hard copy of the complaint for your records in the upcoming investigation.” Opening the attachment downloads the malicious spyware.

Tags: ftc, malware, antivirus