Got an email, not sure if legit.

#1 - April 17, 2013, 9:28 p.m.

I just got an email from [email protected], and…well…refer to the attachment for details. It looks like the real thing, but the link I am “supposed” to click on leads to something that does not look legit.

Just wanted to make sure that this is, in fact, a phishing email and not the real thing. Correct me if I am wrong.

EDIT: Surprisingly, the bottom link leads to the correct address; it’s the top link that’s really…“phishy”. (Horrible pun, I know.)

Gaile Gray

#3 - April 17, 2013, 9:33 p.m.

The simple answer to this sort of thing: Do not click a link that you believe may pose a security risk. In this example, simply access your account through the account page, which is https://account.guildwars2.com/account. Log in, and secure your account.

Alternately, type the URL into your browser instead of clicking a risky link. Where clicking a link can take you someplace other than where you intended, if you type the URL, you control where you’re heading, right?

Gaile Gray

#6 - April 17, 2013, 10:17 p.m.

AdelaisAer.4109:
Gaile Gray.6028:
The simple answer to this sort of thing: Do not click a link that you believe may pose a security risk. In this example, simply access your account through the account page, which is https://account.guildwars2.com/account. Log in, and secure your account.

Alternately, type the URL into your browser instead of clicking a risky link. Where clicking a link can take you someplace other than where you intended, if you type the URL, you control where you’re heading, right?

Exactly. I haven’t clicked it yet, because it’s probably just a terrible phishing email, but I am not worried about my account security, either. I have a strong password and I am using the authenticator, though I could change my password just in case.

Sounds as if you taken good steps with your personal security, which is great. I always think a password change can’t hurt, and might help.

Gaile Gray

#14 - April 18, 2013, 11:59 a.m.

To be clear: This is a new phishing attempt. Do NOT follow the link.