[ncc-announce] [service] Phishing Attack

Dear colleagues,

Since yesterday, we have seen a high number of phishing emails targeting 
our staff. Members have also reported attempts that look to be related. 
Most of these phishing emails contain a link to an encrypted file 
accompanied by a password.

These emails are slightly more convincing than regular phishing 
attempts. In many cases they might be sent under the name of a colleague 
or someone you know from the RIPE community, often sent as a reply to an 
existing email thread.

As always, please be alert and take care when downloading files or 
opening attachments.

Kind regards,

Ivo Dijkhuis
Senior Information Security Officer
RIPE NCC