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Manx.Net email scam

Phishing message hooks locals

A particularly nasty phishing scam is circulating Manx Net users.

People are receiving emails under the name 'Sextortion'.

It's said users receive a message with one of their passwords in the title and content stating their device has been hacked with a ransom amount request to be sent via Bitcoin.

Like many other email spam campaigns of this type, these emails are designed to blackmail people.

If you do receive a message as such, Manx.net have advised not to click on any links in the email.

Instead, delete the message and change your password on Manx.net.

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