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What happened GoDaddy email?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 4:11 pm

GoDaddy email was compromised on July 4th, 2015. According to an article on BleepingComputer, the attackers gained access to an employee’s account, and then used that access to send out a mass email to employees with a link to a fake update for the company’s security software.

The email contained a malicious attachment, and when opened, executed a script that infected the recipients’ machines with malware.

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The malware in the email was designed to steal login credentials, banking information, and other sensitive data. In total, it is estimated that the attack affected more than 1,000 employees.

After being made aware of the attack, GoDaddy immediately took steps to address it. They issued an apology to their employees, offered support and assistance, and started a investigation into how the attack happened.

While the attack was successful in compromising employees’ computer security, it is likely that it would not have been successful if not for the employee’s compromised account. The fact that the attackers were able to gain access to the account is a reminder to always take steps to keep your personal information safe, and to use a unique password for each website and account.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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