Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Computer vision can help spot cyber threats with startling accuracy: In 2019, cybersecurity researchers created a machine learning model that could detect malware based on images created from the content of application files.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Stop election cyberattacks, Germans warn Russia: Government officials in Berlin have repeatedly warned Kremlin counterparts to stop a spate of cyberattacks that has intensified ahead of this month’s German election.: “Phishing” – BingNews
You can completely remove passwords from Microsoft account: Here’s how: Mnstead of signing in through passwords, users can access the company’s services using alternative authentication methods such as Windows Hello, security keys, verification codes, or the Microsoft …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft’s ‘passwordless future’ runs risk of shutting out older users, experts warn: Plans to introduce new methods of signing into accounts without passwords more widely must accommodate the needs of older users, experts have cautioned …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Millions of us have been scammed, so why has anti-fraud spending been cut 99pc?: They are supposed to protect the public from scammers, yet government agencies have slashed spending on anti-fraud warnings – even as criminals run riot. HM Revenue & Customs spending on scam warnings …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Users can now completely remove passwords from Microsoft account: The decision comes days after the company made it clear in the past about its intentions of getting rid of passwords completely, in lieu of more relia..: “Phishing” – BingNews
16 million Aussies warned of dangerous Commonwealth Bank email scam: Australians have been warned of a new scam using Commonwealth Bank signage which attempts to lure victims into sharing personal and financial details. Security firm MailGuard sounded the alarm about …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Do Mobile Security Solutions Really Work or Are They a Scam?: Users are also skeptical about the need to use a security solution on their phones, because they don’t believe malware is a threat on mobiles, or the solutions themselves are pure marketing gimmicks …: “Phishing” – BingNews
APWG 2021 eCrime Symposium Extends Paper Submission Deadline to September 24: This Year’s Symposium Surveys the CV19 Cybercrime Wave, Its Aftermath and Considers the Future It Portends APWG eCrime General Chair Dr. Alice Hutchings of Cambridge University APWG eCrime General …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybersecurity growing as a concern for schools, universities: Educational computer systems are a rich target for bad actors, partly because, in many cases, they’re so poorly protected.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not use an ATM machine if you notice wires or a skimming device attached to where you insert your card. Also, cover the key pad with your hand, a hat or other piece of clothing when inputting pin numbers. Notify the bank or local police if you observe device(s) attached to the ATM.