Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Disinformation, phishing, disguised trade: top cybersecurity issues in VN: The Ministry of Public Security so far this year has prosecuted 131 subjects who used high technology to violate the laws, while 469 other subjects were handled for administrative violations. At the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
COVID-19 vaccine makers face cyberattacks from Russia, North Korea!: According to Microsoft, state-sponsored hacking groups from Russia and North Korea are targeting Covid-19 vaccine makers.: “Phishing” – BingNews
All Blacks v Argentina: TJ Perenara’s wife Greer takes aim at media after NZ defeat to Pumas: All Black halfback TJ Perenara’s wife Greer has taken aim at the media for writing provoking articles that incite bullying after NZ’s shock loss to Argentina. For the first time in 30 attempts, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Michigan hospitals on high alert after health care cyberattacks elsewhere: Michigan hospitals appear prepared for a health care cyberattack, but at least one health system in the Upper Peninsula near Wisconsin and 59 systems nationally involving more than 550 hospitals have …: “Phishing” – BingNews
It’s always ‘phishing’ season for crooks: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There are elves on the shelves, evergreen trees shining with white or colored lights, bells and bows, inflated snowpeople and reindeer on …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Tax Scam: How Gift-Card Phishing Works: If you’ve ever owed money to the IRS, you’ve probably mailed in a check with your tax debt or arranged to have that money electronically withdrawn from your savings or checking account. But have you …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Don’t pay upfront for a promise. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. If you do, they will probably take the money and disappear.