Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Popular Pirate Sites Slowly ‘Disappear’ From Google’s Top Search Results * TorrentFreak: Google is widely regarded as the best search engine, a reputation the company has carefully built up over the past two decades. However, when it comes to one particular niche, Google’s results are …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Encrypted messaging site Privnote cloned to steal Bitcoin: Journalist Brain Krebs recently warned Privnote users about a phishing scam that lures victims to a fake website, privnotes.com. Rather than fully encrypting messages, the fake site enables others to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Pressing Need For Companies To Step Up Cybersecurity Efforts In The Age Of COVID-19: Given that COVID-19 has opened up a plethora of opportunities for hackers to exploit the current sensitive situation, it’s critical for companies to establish strong cybersecurity measures to better …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Chrome to target abusive notification requests beginning in July: Starting with Chrome 84 – scheduled to release July 14 – sites that Google thinks traffic in notifications meant to trick users will be blacklisted.: “Phishing” – BingNews
OpenAI Releases Commercial API That It Earlier Deemed Too Dangerous: OpenAI, has recently launched the beta version of an API for accessing new AI models developed by the company.: “Phishing” – BingNews
UFC Antitrust Lawsuit: Will Class Action Status Be Granted?: A major ruling in the UFC antitrust lawsuit is coming soon. What are the factors that could influence the judge’s decision?: “Phishing” – BingNews
Microsoft Outlook Targeted by New Gamaredon Threat Tactic: The Gamaredon threat group has debuted a new phishing attack that targets Microsoft Outlook through the platform’s contacts.: “Phishing” – BingNews
CBI alerts states against online scams, methanol-laced fake sanitisers amid Covid-19 crisis: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued alerts to states and Union territories based on the inputs received from Interpol relating to online advance payment scams and use of methanol for …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Surge in Maritime Cyber Attacks Reported: Maritime and offshore energy companies are facing a number of new challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. One of …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Blaze Roberts’: Instagram surf influencer in ‘terrifying’ hack: Australian surf influencer Blaze Roberts has slammed Instagram, saying the social media giant allowed hackers to take over her account and squash her source of income.: “Phishing” – BingNews
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