Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Google’s TAG Observes Spike In State-backed Hacking, Points Out Iranian Group APT35: Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has tracked a spike in government-backed hacking this year. As per the data released in the blog post, Google said that so far in 2021, it has sent more than 50,000 …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Former Korean Police Officer Arrested Over Phishing Scam in Naga: Local authorities arrested a former Korean police officer after being accused of allegedly running in a phishing scam activity in Naga City.: “Phishing” – BingNews
State-sponsored attackers infiltrate Play Store with fake VPN app: Spyware can come in many forms and in May of last year, Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered that state-sponsored hackers had disguised their malicious software as a VPN app and uploaded it to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Don’t be one of those MSPs: Stop phishing attacks before they happen: As recent, high-profile attacks have highlighted, ransomware (often perpetrated via phishing) is a huge risk for MSPs worldwide. So how can you better understand how phishing attacks work, and what …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Policyholders Hit With Ransomware Strike Insurance Coverage Oil in Indiana: In G&G Oil Co. of Indiana, Inc. v. Continental Western Insurance Co., — N.E.3d —, 2021 WL 1034982, 2021 Ind. LEXIS 182 (Ind. Mar. 18, 2021), the Indiana Supreme Court confirmed that &ldqu …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Working from home? Here’s some cybersecurity tips for remote employees: There is nothing spookier than a cyberattack, especially one that leaks personal information and puts safety at risk. However, thankfully, it can be avoided. Governor Eric …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Phind and Phight! Detect Phishing in Minutes vs. Months: As of 2020, phishing is by far the most common attack performed by cyber-criminals, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Centre recording over twice as many incidents of phis …: “Phishing” – BingNews
ON YOUR SIDE: Branson Police Department shares tips to recognize fraudulent emails and texts: The Branson Police Department is reminding the community about internet phishing during cyber security awareness month …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Terry Savage: Phishing scams prey on human foibles: It’s happened to all of us. We receive a text or email from a financial institution that we do business with asking us to click on a link. It all appears so realistic — a logo you recognize, a request …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fictitious report of kidnapping likely a phishing scheme, say police: Police suggested it is “likely a fraudulent attempt to gain access to your account by means of phishing.” Phishing is a type of online scam where victims are duped by criminal …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: It’s ok to say No – As difficult and preposterous as it sounds to deny a customer. Take heed that if their credentials and other information point towards a threat then you will end up loosing way more than just your business if you go ahead with your business transaction. You will end up loosing your merchandise as well as the money you had received (charge-backs).