Yesterday a TAM Airlines Airbus 320 crashed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing everyone on board and a number of people on the ground.

Compounding this tragedy is that some scammers have launched an e-mail campaign, sending a message claiming to be from the airline that attempts to lure users into connecting to a website that contains code which, if downloaded as instructed, will install an information-stealing Trojan Horse program.

It’s understandable that if you had a family member or loved one on that flight, you would want information as quickly as possible, and the internet is a great resource. But don’t let worry and grief make you forget the basic rules of internet safety and security.

The victims of this horrible crash and their families are in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope anyone who tries to take advantage of this sad situation is swiftly brought to justice.

Jackie