The recent CrowdStrike incident in 2024 has attracted scammers who are exploiting the situation to distribute malware. They are using a deceptive email that appears to be a CrowdStrike troubleshooting message but contains Word documents infected with malware. The scam aims to entice recipients into downloading the document and enabling macros, which then results in the installation of Daolpu malware on the victim’s PC.
To safeguard yourself from falling prey to this scam, it’s crucial to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited emails and refrain from downloading attachments or enabling macros in Word documents from unknown sources. Reliable antivirus programs can also aid in identifying and blocking such malicious attempts.
It’s worth noting that if you’re using a personal computer and have received a CrowdStrike troubleshooting email, the likelihood of your PC being impacted by the CrowdStrike error is highly improbable. CrowdStrike is primarily designed for enterprise-level security, so if you don’t have it installed on your personal computer, you are not at risk from the recent outage.
If you receive an email claiming that your PC is at risk due to CrowdStrike, it’s best not to trust the source and instead rely on official sources such as Microsoft’s recovery tools or CrowdStrike’s documentation for accurate information about the incident.