Extortion is one way criminals try to make money on the Internet. This email threatens a website owner with a denial of service attack. This is an old con but usually threats are made to large corporation asking for large amounts of money this one claims only to want $200.
Our advice is to delete the email. Here is an example of the spam:
You are welcomed with a command of hackers ZeleniyHach
We hold a huge network of Distributed Denial Of Service Attack, allowing to suspend any web site. We have been watching XXX.COM and were able to find out that you have spent pretty money much for its advancement and want to to offer you to spend a little more yet. Just as little as
200 bucks as a voluntary donation to our fund will keep your web site away from DDOS attack.
200 bucks is not so much also will help you to avoid greater problems in the future.
FOR DULLS..!!! IF YOU DO NOT OFFER TO US 200 bucks WE WILL KILL YOUR WEB SITE!
Unfortunately, we accept only Webmoney Paymer Cheks, so...
Criminals threaten website owners with denial of service attacks.
Our advice is to delete the email. Here is an example of the spam:
You are welcomed with a command of hackers ZeleniyHach
We hold a huge network of Distributed Denial Of Service Attack, allowing to suspend any web site. We have been watching XXX.COM and were able to find out that you have spent pretty money much for its advancement and want to to offer you to spend a little more yet. Just as little as
200 bucks as a voluntary donation to our fund will keep your web site away from DDOS attack.
200 bucks is not so much also will help you to avoid greater problems in the future.
FOR DULLS..!!! IF YOU DO NOT OFFER TO US 200 bucks WE WILL KILL YOUR WEB SITE!
Unfortunately, we accept only Webmoney Paymer Cheks, so...
Criminals threaten website owners with denial of service attacks.