Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Digital Banking Adoption Could lead to More Cyber Attacks and Security Issues, FBI Warns: Digital banking adoption and increased use of Fintech platforms could lead to more cyber attacks and security issues, FBI warns.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Gamaredon Group Using Fresh Tools to Target Outlook: The Gamaredon hacking group is now using a new set of malicious tools to compromise Microsoft Outlook as a way of sending spear-phishing emails to victims’ contact …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Residents urged not to panic over ‘sextortion’ and blackmail threats: Residents are being urged to tell the police if they face blackmail demands for cash or threatened that intimate images will be will be distributed on the internet.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft Outlook Targeted by New Gamaredon Threat Tactic: The Gamaredon threat group has debuted a new phishing attack that targets Microsoft Outlook through the platform’s contacts.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Security News This Week: Zoom Shut Down US-Based Activists at China’s Request: Based Accounts at China’s Request Ever since Zoom skyrocketed, as videoconferencing became the norm for many workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has come under increasing scrutiny for its privacy …: “Phishing” – BingNews
GlobeX Data Launches Social Media Influencers Affiliate Program for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Solutions: The SMIAP campaign consists of reaching out to social media influencers in order to spread the use of GlobeX’s cybersecurity and data privacy products in the entertainment, media, financial, legal, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Geisinger and Waverly Police Department partner for K9 services: Geisinger and the Waverly Police Department have partnered to purchase a K9 police dog to support law enforcement activities and maintain patient and staff safety at Geisinger Marworth.: “Phishing” – BingNews
When Crisis Strikes, So Do Cyber Criminals: Opportunistic criminals thrive amid chaos. Here are tips for universities and colleges on how to stay safe from cyberthreats during times of crisis.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Chrome to target abusive notification requests beginning in July: Starting with Chrome 84 – scheduled to release July 14 – sites that Google thinks traffic in notifications meant to trick users will be blacklisted.: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Fundamentals of Data Privacy in America: In the last few years, data privacy, network security, cyber attacks etc. have all become buzz words. Zuckerberg’s trial and sudden emails from companies …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Spot imposters. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a company you do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request — whether it comes as a text, a phone call, or an email.