Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Gmail blocked over 1.6mn phishing emails since May 2021: Google has shared examples of the specific tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used to lure victims, as well as some guidance on how users can further protect themselves.: “Phishing” – BingNews
How hackers hijacked thousands of high-profile YouTube accounts: Since at least 2019, hackers have been hijacking high-profile YouTube channels. Sometimes they broadcast cryptocurrency scams, sometimes they simply auction off access to the account. Now, Google has …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Area 1 Security and SolCyber Partner to Deliver the Only Managed Preemptive Cloud Email Security to the Midmarket: Area 1 has been selected as the email security provider for customers of SolCyber, the midmarket’s first modern MSSP. The SolCyber and Area 1 partnership brings best-in-class email protection to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google squashes phishing campaign targeting YouTubers: YouTube content creators have been subjected to financially motivated phishing campaigns since late 2019, according to Google’s cybersecurity researchers. The search giant’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Jet2 issues holiday warning to all passengers with flight bookings: JET2 has issued an urgent warning to all passengers who currently have a flight booking with the airline. The airline has advised passengers to check before giving over details after a wave of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Bitdefender and SFR Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions Across France: Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader and SFR, a leading European internet service provider (ISP), have formed a strategic partnership …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Son says nurse who stole from dying dad robbed family of chance to grieve: Guy Rushworth said his father Leslie, known as Les, was waiting to pass away when he was targeted by nurse Leanne Wallace, 40, at the University Hospital of North Tees …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 reveals critical security gaps with 53% of companies left exposed to supply chain attacks: Acronis, the globally renowned company in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Readiness Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the modern cyber security landscape and the key …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Acronis’ Cyber Readiness Report: Acronis, the globally renowned company in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Readiness Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the modern cyber security landscape and the key …: “Phishing” – BingNews
SaaS firm, Boxphish, to provide 23,000 users with cyber security training: Northern-based SaaS company Boxphish will provide its Cyber Security Awareness & Training service to a further 23,000 users in the public sector, after being awarded a major Government contract. More …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: The Friendly Foe – Mind boggling as it seems, normal everyday people have known to carry out this type of scam, just because there was a loophole that was available for them to exploit. In this type of scam individuals carry out online transactions through their credit or debit cards and then once they receive their goods or are done using a service they report it as an unauthorized transaction that they did not carry out, resulting in charge-backs to the business that provided the service or goods.