Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Japan’s Leading Cyber Security Company “LAC” Collaborates with KnowBe4 to Combat Cyber Attacks Targeting Humans in Japan: While organizations in Japan have seen an unprecedented spike in cyber attacks, the damage caused by targeted ransomware and social engineering attacks in Japan is also sharply increasing. To protect …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Internet Safety isn’t Just for Kids – Why Older Adults Need Safe Surfing Practices Too: A recent study we conducted revealed Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation worry just as much, if not more, about online security and privacy than Gen Z¹. The FBI announced that during 2020, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google gives security keys to 10,000 at-risk users: Google is giving free physical USB security keys to 10,000 users at high risk of being hacked – such as politicians and human rights activists.The USB keys provide two-factor authentication – an …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google gives security keys to 10,000 high-risk users: Google is giving free physical USB security keys to 10,000 users at high risk of being hacked – such as politicians and human rights activists. The USB keys provide two-factor authentication – an …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google says it will give 10 thousand free security keys to high-risk users in phishing attacks: As per Google, the state-sponsored phishing campaign is the handiwork of Russian group APT28 (or Fancy Bear), said to be made up of operatives of Russia’s GRU intelligence agency.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Consumer Corner: Businesses, individuals should be wary of phishing expeditions: We have heard and read much recently about the growing threat of cyber criminals lurking to scam, fraud and outright steal personal identifiable information and access finances. It is a …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Why Business Owners Need to Be Open About Cybersecurity: Being open about cybersecurity in your business can help protect you. This article will show you why openness is so important.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Gmail, Outlook users hit by email scams; don’t do this, check list: Here is a big warning for Gmail, Outlook users about email scams – a recently discovered email scam is offering users access to fake gift cards. However, no gifts are sent, but users do end up losing …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Protect your Accounts from Scams: U of A faculty, staff, and students are often the target of attempts to gain login credentials or personal information through phishing scams.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google to give 10K free security keys to ‘high risk’ individuals: Google will provide 10,000 “high-risk” users with free hardware security keys, after the tech giant warned more than 14,000 Gmail users that they may ..: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Here’s the harsh reality: Fraud and scam in online space is inventing and reinventing itself. There’s no stopping it. The Nilson Report states that since 1993 there has been a mounting 23% increase in e-Commerce fraud yearly. The rising number are putting online merchants at great risks. Identity theft protection services become essential when credit card and identity theft fraud is on its peak, especially during the two holiday seasons: Black Friday and Christmas. While everyone awaits Christmas gifts, online merchants dread charge-back notifications.