Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Companies skimp on cybersecurity defense at their own peril: Companies of all sizes must bolster their cybersecurity defenses as emboldened hackers launch high-profile and costly ransomware attacks like those that hit Colonial Pipeline Co. and meatpacker JBS …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud schemes on rise ahead of September unemployment benefits deadline: The Illinois Department of Employment Security is urging Illinoisans to be on high alert for phishing schemes that may be leading to identity theft as international bad actors continue to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Got a Google account? This nasty Docs scam could expose your password: GOOGLE account holders should be concerned about a troubling new scam that uses a Google Doc to hand your password over to hackers.: “Phishing” – BingNews
WARNING: These Amazon Prime Day scams will cost you, here’s how to avoid them: PRIME Day is a few hours away. As such, Amazon customers need to be on high alert for a number of costly scams as bad actors attempt to take advantage of this blockbuster shopping event.: “Phishing” – BingNews
BBB Scam Alert: Watch Out for Online Shopping Scams on Prime Day: Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts for Prime Day (June 21-22, 2021). Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s, just to name a few, are running competing sales. But more deals mean …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Molerats APT renews phishing attack against Middle Eastern governments: APT hacking group Molerats, also known as TA402, has relaunched a phishing campaign using a previously unreported malware variant, aiming at Arabic-speaking political and government leaders in the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Beware of VRBO – Yet ANOTHER VRBO vacation scam: Yet another SCAM involving a VRBO user who was scammed out of money due to a phishing scam. In these cases their “rental guarantee” is worthless because they don’t guarantee against property owners …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Premier Bank launches anti-phishing campaign: YOUNGSTOWN — Premier Bank has partnered with the American Bankers Association to educate customers about the persistent threat of phishing scams.To h …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Beware of online shopping scams on Prime Day: Scammers will be ready to con online shoppers on Prime Day. Here’s what you can do to make sure you don’t become a victim: …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Hackers on constant prowl: IN general, the IBM official said hackers usually focus on illegally obtaining private data and credentials that they can sell, like credit card numbers. “What is marked as private? In recent cases, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Resist pressure. Legitimate companies and charities will be happy to give you time to make a decision. It’s probably a scam if they demand that you act immediately or won’t take “No” for an answer. Some scammers may also demand you pay off a loan immediately or damaging consequences may occur, always take time to look into who is requesting the money before you pay up.