As it is usual with phishing scams and malware campaigns, a trending topic is used to attract attention. In this case the Ebola virus disease, a subject that has spiked public interest recently, is being used as a theme.

Therefore, beware of suspicious emails with Ebola mentioned in the subject or body of the email. Such emails may contain links used to direct users to websites which collect personal information or contain malicious attachments that can infect a computer.

The best way to protect yourself against such attempts is to

1. Do not follow unsolicited web links or attachments in email messages.

2. Maintain up-to-date antivirus software. See this article for my ideal security set up for a computer.

3. Contact a computer security expert if you suspect you have fallen victim of a phishing scam or malware campaign.