Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Avoid This Scam Offering ‘Free’ Netflix: The Better Business Bureau is reporting an uptick in phishing scams that offer free Netflix for a year, “due to the pandemic.” What makes them so dangerous is they’ll link to fake login pages that are …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Realising reparations: asset tracing amid COVID-19: Welcome to Financier Worldwide. Please take a moment to join our free e-mailing list to receive notifications about the latest content. Click here. As the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Are You at Risk Of Being Phished? Take Our Free Test Now: Take our free test to measure your susceptibility to phishing. With rising phishing cases around the globe, anti-phishing apps have become a necessity. If you’re at a potential threat of being phished …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Attackers Steal E-Mails, Info from OpenWrt Forum: Users of the Linux-based open-source firmware—which include developers from commercial router companies–may be targeted by phishing campaigns, administrators warn.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Phishing: new scam threatens to delete Netflix accounts: Netflix users are being targeted by a phishing scam that sends messages saying their account is “about to be canceled” …: “Phishing” – BingNews
State of the Internet / Security: 2020 – A Year in Review: Internet traffic surged in 2020 and criminals took advantage, using their time at home to change the threat landscape forever. There were huge jumps in credential stuffing, web application, DDoS, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
New cyber security business opens in Toowoomba: TOOWOOMBA is now home to its first dedicated cyber security company after IT guru Travis Howell moved into the field.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Coronavirus pandemic from the mindset of a cyber attacker: With the growing security risks in the remote working world, many companies are still unprepared for cyber attacks. While most of the employees continue to work remotely, organisations are juggling …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Lack of driver training in cybersecurity ‘a gap waiting to be exploited’: Drivers carry significant exposure to a phishing attack by mixing work and personal computing on a smartphone or tablet while also accessing a fleet’s email platform, loadboards and other networks.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Premium Bonds: NS&I warns how customers can keep their details safe from online scams: PREMIUM BONDS are a way in which many opt to save their money, compromising on a guaranteed interest rate in return for the chance of winning a prize in the NS&I monthly prize draw.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Here’s the harsh reality: Fraud and scam in online space is inventing and reinventing itself. There’s no stopping it. The Nilson Report states that since 1993 there has been a mounting 23% increase in e-Commerce fraud yearly. The rising number are putting online merchants at great risks. Identity theft protection services become essential when credit card and identity theft fraud is on its peak, especially during the two holiday seasons: Black Friday and Christmas. While everyone awaits Christmas gifts, online merchants dread charge-back notifications.