Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
“Phishing – The Modern Day Techdemic”: This practice of ambushing is termed as Phishing and it is as fishy as it sounds. As defined in oxford dictionary the term means, ‘fraudulent practice of sending email purporting to be from …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybersecurity attacks surge during pandemic as Israel startup industry thrives: Cybersecurity watchdog says there was a 50% rise in cyberattacks reported by Israelis in 2020; cybersecurity startups attract 31% of global investment as they raise $ 2.9 billion …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Explained: Leaked Data of 533mn Facebook Users Reemerges Online, Why FB’s Reply is Unconvincing: Most importantly, if a users’ personal info such as email, phone number and username are exposed, they are practically at the risk of being subjected to a sophisticated phishing attack. A successful …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Check with Semak Mule before paying online: How do scammer contact their victims? Phishing is a term for scams commonly used when a criminal uses email to ask you to provide personal financial information. The sender pretends to be from a bank, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
DOJ warns about COVID-19 vaccine fraud: The Department of Justice has received reports that fraudsters are creating fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys for consumers to fill out with the promise of a prize or cash at the conclusion of the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Travel sector hit hardest by recent phishing attacks, reveals new report: Research by cloud security provider Menlo Security has found a series of so-called phishing attacks over the past month aimed at stealing credentials for airline duty free accounts. Phishing relies on …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Here’s how scammers could take over your online bank account: Where did I go wrong? I was already a victim the moment I opened the email and believed that it was legitimate. It was a phishing email that aims to steal my money in the bank. When I clicked the link …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Singapore joining Interpol-led global financial crime task force looking into COVID-19 vaccine scams: SINGAPORE: Singapore is joining an Interpol-led global financial crime task force looking into a number of areas, including COVID-19 vaccine …: “Phishing” – BingNews
New York attorney general: Remain alert against COVID-19 vaccine, stimulus scams: People using these scams are trying to steal personal information through phishing emails. James recommends following these tips in order to protect yourself from scams: “Don’t be fooled by familiar …: “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.