Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Everything PR Pros (and Brands) Need to Know About Deepfakes: So, what does all this mean for communicators? A start is raising awareness around the most common ways you’ll encounter deepfakes firsthand: Phishing attacks use impersonation tactics, like …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Shrinking budgets complicate challenges amid influx of new ed tech: The mass adoption of distance learning technology, coupled with the pandemic’s budgetary consequences, necessitates prioritization.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Govt looks to cloud to accelerate service delivery: Government is leveraging collaboration tools such as videoconferencing services to keep team members connected and engage with the public.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Beware of emails promising Covid-19 treatment refund: Haryana Police have issued an advisory requesting citizens to beware of phishing emails received from unknown or untrusted sources promising free Covid-19 treatment or reimbursement as this could lead …: “Phishing” – BingNews
200% increase in cyber incidents in two months, but not attributable to China, says top PMO official: Chief information security officer in the Prime Minister’s Office Gulshan Rai said people are “mindlessly” downloading unverified applications which may lack security features.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cipher Podcast: Cybersecurity Tips from a Penetration Tester: Podcast] Penetration testing a a wide-ranging topic. In this episode, we break down the elements of the practice and provide tips to stay cyber-secure.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Ransomware Menace Spreads: 3 Cybersecurity Stocks to Watch: Ransomware, being the most profitable malware, cannot be prevented by an antivirus alone. Here we pick three cybersecurity companies that gain from the rise in ransomware attacks.: “Phishing” – BingNews
200% increase in cyber incidents in two months, but not attributable to China: Official: There has been a 200 per cent rise in cyber incidents in India in the last two months, but those cannot be blamed to Chinese actors, chief information security officer in the Prime Minister’s Office, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Thia Megia goes from Saratoga Idol to Emmy nominee: For years, a popular part of the Saratoga Rotary Art Show was the Saratoga Idol competition. Thia Megia, named the first Saratoga Idol, was nominated this year for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Upgraded malware Fakesky is back in play, says cybersecurity firm Cybereason: An old Android malware called Fakesky is back on the prowl according to reports.An updated version of the Fakesky malware has been targeting users across the globe, cybersecurity firm Cybereason Noctu …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Make use of AVS Codes – Again another safety protocol through which you can verify if the billing address provided by the customer is the same as what the card issuer has on their file. Although a difference in the billing address does not necessarily mean a scam attempt but it should alert you to be more careful with this individual.