Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Avaddon Ransomware: Everything You Need to Know: Avaddon is spread via phishing and malicious spam campaigns that deliver malicious JavaScript files, the ACSC says. “These are often low in sophistication, containing a threat suggesting the attached …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Mimecast: Email Security Best Practices Every Employee Should Know: Choosing modern secure email services can help take thisburden off employees by flagging suspicious senders, sandboxing attachments and using browser isolation to eliminate the impact of suspicious …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Theft, falsification of timesheets, financial abuse and excessive use of the internet recorded within Sheffield Council: Sheffield Council said it has dealt with a wide range of fraud cases over the past year and warned fraud likely increased due to Covid-19.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Exclusive: Tech giants are ‘enablers’ of scam message fraud, says crime agency: In part one of a series on cyber crime The Standard reveals the NCA believes tech giants are helping to fuel surge in scams …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Hackers use Colonial pipeline ransomware news for phishing attack: Cyberattackers are now using the notoriety of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack to leverage further phishing attacks, according to the findings of a cybersecurity company. It is common for …: “Phishing” – BingNews
What You Need To Know To Protect Your Data Online: In fact, data shows that cyberattacks have risen 600% as a result of the pandemic! These figures are certainly striking, but there is a temptation to think that it’s just big corporations that need to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Over 90% of OT Organizations Experienced Cyber Incidents in Past Year: Report: A survey conducted recently by cybersecurity firm Fortinet showed that more than 90% of organizations that use operational technology (OT) systems have experienced some sort of cyber incident in the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybercriminals are coming for your brand: Brand exploitation can cause untold damage at a time when many businesses are already suffering due to the pandemic …: “Phishing” – BingNews
SkinnyBoy Malware Is Used by Russian Hackers to Breach Sensitive Organisations: SkinnyBoy is a recently discovered malware that was used in spear-phishing campaigns attributed to hacking group APT28.: “Phishing” – BingNews
From Boardroom To Service Floor: How To Make Cybersecurity An Organizational Priority Now: Where should SMBs invest their time and money to most effectively address the hazardous cybersecurity environment?: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Credit Card Misuse – Getting access to someone’s credit card information via coercive methods or by hacking. This by far more common then people would expect, given that there are so many checks by banks and financial institutions. The most common place it is used is online since POS and face-to-face transactions have become difficult due to measures taken by issuers of these cards.