Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Microsoft warns of ‘massive’ phishing campaign leveraging Excel 4.0 macros: The phishing campaign, as detailed by Microsoft’s Security Intelligence team via Twitter, has been circulating since at least May 12th and comes with a Covid-19 lure to bait users into opening the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Identity Guard review: Identity Guard offers some unique features that go beyond what you will find with other apps. While Norton LifeLock monitors and analyzes your credit reports and alerts you about problems, Identity …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Phishing Scam Targets Amazon Customers Credit Card Information: Many people are relying on Amazon deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic and fraudsters are taking advantage of that. Now, a new scam targeting Amazon customers is duping people out of a lot of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Don’t Be Fooled by Covid-19 Contact-Tracing Scams: The Covid-19 pandemic has created prime conditions for scams. From phishing attacks to unemployment fraud, attackers have put new, more exploitative twists on their classic hustles. And now the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK – PayPal scam cons woman out of £11,000 in phishing attack: SCAMMERS almost conned a woman out of £11,000 after she clicked on a link in a text message – and now she’s warning others to be vigilant.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Today’s cache | Massive phishing campaign using Excel 4.0, UK to review Huawei’s 5G gear, and more: A large-scale COVID-19 themed phishing campaign is under way, in which attackers are sending malicious Microsoft Excel 4.0 macros to users. Privacy regulator in Ireland has submitted a draft decision …: “Phishing” – BingNews
GitLab ran a phishing test on 50 employees and 34 percent failed: Perhaps most worrying of all however, is the fact that only six GitLab employees reported the email as suspicious.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Gone phishing: How to tell you’re reading a scam email Congratulations! You have been chosen to receive a free scholarship! Just confirm your identity by clicking this totally unsuspicious link: Some scam emails …: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Cost of Cybercrime Is Constantly Rising: How to Combat Ransomware Attacks on SMBs: By Rui Lopes, Sales Engineering and Technical Support Director, Panda Security Cybercrime is an undeniable constant in the business landscape these days. The cost of cybercrime is constantly rising—it …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Working from home for a while? Here’s how to do it securely.: VPNs, anti-malware, and good cyber hygiene will help prevent viruses and phishing attempts from penetrating your home office.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not offer to deposit a check into your account if requested by an unknown individual. The individual may claim they do not have an account and offer a sob story. You are financially responsible for all Items deposited into your account. Do not provide your account log on credentials to anyone. If you do, they can deposit stolen or counterfeit checks into your account. The Bank will hold you financially responsible.