Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
High-Ranking FIN7 Gang Member Receives 7-Year Prison Term: A high-ranking member of the FIN7 payment card theft group has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison. Andrii Kolpako worked as a “pen tester” …: “Phishing” – BingNews
This phishing campaign could really blow up in the face of the attackers: Cybersecurity researchers have shared details about an ill-conceived malware campaign that falls flat on its face. Enterprise network security company Trustwave spotted a campaign that uses a novel …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Outseer Records Dramatic Uptick in Brand Abuse Fraud in Latest Quarterly Report: Outseer is advising consumers to be careful when engaging with brands online. The warning comes in the firm’s latest fraud and payments report, which found […] …: “Phishing” – BingNews
An Unusual File Attachment Is Being Used in Phishing Attacks: Threat actors are starting to use unusual file formats like .wim files when trying to bypass detection in their phishing attacks.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft warns hackers using call centers to trick users: Report: Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows users of a new type of phishing scam that involves emails requesting users to dial a call centre.: “Phishing” – BingNews
The radical need for updating blockchain security protocols: While building the new global DeFi economy, crypto developers and users must focus on the security of their digital assets.: “Phishing” – BingNews
R.I. state labor department warns of email phishing scam about professional licenses: The state Department of Labor and Training is warning Rhode Island residents of an email phishing scam regarding professional licenses. The phishing email, which does not come from a DLT email address …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Industry pushes back against major changes in pipeline cybersecurity rules: The oil and gas industry is pushing back against efforts to overhaul cybersecurity regulation following the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline. Industry representatives assert that revisions to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft warns hackers using call centres to trick users: Report: Tech giant Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows users of a new type of phishing scam that involves emails requesting users to dial a call centre.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Gatchalian sounds alarm on new ‘phishing’ scam: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian called on all concerned agencies to be more vigilanton the emergence of new mobile and online “phishing” scams and intensify the campaign against deceptive and sham …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Resist pressure. Legitimate companies and charities will be happy to give you time to make a decision. It’s probably a scam if they demand that you act immediately or won’t take “No” for an answer. Some scammers may also demand you pay off a loan immediately or damaging consequences may occur, always take time to look into who is requesting the money before you pay up.