I am the computer guy (not really an expert) / co owner of a small business. Our employees work out of their homes with company supplied laptops and printer/fax machines. I am concerned about the following fax some of our employees received:


"In the event that your shortcut to terminal service
does not work, use the following method:

Click on START at the bottom left of your monitor
Click on ALL PROGRAMS
Slide over and up and click on ACCESSORIES
Slide over and click on REMOTER DESKTOP
CONNECTION
Type the following number including period into the
box
198.70.156.88
Click on the CONNECT button and sign in as usual.

Thanks

Julia Davis"

We do not use remote desktop connection. Is this some type of phishing or other attempt to invade our computers?

It certainly could be a phish. Do yuo know who Julia Davis is? If so, would it be within her job description to send an email like this?

Simplest rule, contact your IT Admins and ask them. Do nothing about using the instructions until verified or denied.

The IP address 198.70.156.88 returns to:
RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT
1137 LAING
OSAGE CITY
KS
66523
United States

Sounds "phishy" to me. I would use caution and investigate it further. Sometimes doing a simple google search and you will find out if others have been victims of the same attacks.