Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Invoice ZLoader campaign hides within encrypted Excel docs: According to cyber security firm Forcepoint, the campaigns have been running since February 2021, seemingly every week, with a two-three day campaign before moving to a new lure regarding IRS taxation …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Protecting Users Against E-Mail Phishing Attacks: Microsoft’s go-to solution for anti-phishing protection is an anti-phishing policy. Here’s how to create one in Microsoft 365.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybersecurity experts warn of online scams around Mother’s Day: The National Cyber Security Centre is urging people to exercise caution as they shop online for Mother’s Day presents.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Automated Breach And Attack Simulation Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change: Major players in the automated breach and attack simulation market are Qualys, Inc. , Rapid7, DXC Technology, Cymulate, XM Cyber, AttackIQ, Skybox Security, SafeBreach, NopSec, and Firemon.New York, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Hacker News – Cybersecurity News and Analysis: Iranian Hacker: The cybersecurity firm linked the ongoing attacks with moderate confidence to a threat actor widely tracked as MuddyWater , an Iranian hacker group known for its offensives primarily against Middle …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Iranian Hackers Using Remote Utilities Software to Spy On Its Targets: Hackers with suspected ties to Iran are actively targeting academia, government agencies, and tourism entities in the Middle East and neighboring regions as part of an espionage campaign aimed at data …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Covid vax-related phishing attacks up 26%: Report: The number of vaccine-related phishing attacks increased by 12 per cent after pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna announced the availability of vaccines in November 2020 and by the end of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
KnowBe4 Celebrates International Women’s Day With #ChoosetoChallenge: KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, celebrates International Women’s Day. The theme of International Women’s Day for 2021 is …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Seniors in Lenoir County should beware of fake email ‘bills’ and other contacts: I received an email that informed me that my PayPal account was going to be charged nearly $ 700 to pay for the software I ordered. Of course, I did not order any software from that company. I doubt I …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybercrime alert: Vaccine-related spear phishing attacks are on the rise: Cybercriminals are now using the COVID-19 vaccine to steal Microsoft software credentials, infect computer systems and cheat innocent victims out of sizable amounts of money.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Use the CVV2 Card Verification Code – If you have included Credit and Debit Card payments like most online vendors, then you must have this system incorporated in your online payment page. This 3 digit code is present on the back of the card and is not included in the magnetic strip making it difficult to carry out transactions via forged or duplicated cards.