Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Recently fixed Windows zero-day actively exploited since mid-2020: Microsoft says that a high-severity Windows zero-day vulnerability patched during the21 Patch Tuesday was exploited in the wild since at least the summer of 2020 according to its telemetry data.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Sequoia Capital, one of Silicon Valley’s most notable VC firms, told investors it was hacked: The firm said some personal and financial information may have been accessed by a third party after an employee was successfully phished.: “Phishing” – BingNews
IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: ‘very active and very creative’: Tax season has arrived along with scams aiming to steal your identity. The latest scam targets Electronic Filing Identification Numbers or EFINs, the IRS warned. Tax professionals and their clients …: “Phishing” – BingNews
How to stay safe when a Facebook message asks ‘is that you?’: POLICE are warning Facebook users not to fall for ‘is that you?’ video messages. The latest social media scam could put your details in the hands of criminals. The scammers are working on the reader’s …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Ranked: Best browsers for privacy: Microsoft said so long to Internet Explorer, and the new Edge is a robust browser with lots of built-in privacy features. It, too, runs on Chromium and feels a lot like Google Chrome. Edge offers …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Hushpuppi, alleged internet fraudster, named among North Korean bank hackers: Ramon Olorunwa Abbas popular known as Hushpuppi has been linked to North Korean hackers, who have been described as the biggest bank robbers in the world. The Instagram celebrity was linked to the …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Hertfordshire residents warned of fake Currys PC Emails: Fraudsters are trying to fool people into handing over personal information through fake emails claiming to be from Currys PC World.: “Phishing” – BingNews
The future of cybersecurity will be about ‘fighting fire with fire’: In many ways, cybersecurity has always been a contest; vendors race to develop security products that can identify and mitigate any threats, while cybercriminals aim to develop malware and exploits …: “Phishing” – BingNews
RBI Issues Master Direction To Ensure Security Of Digital Payments: New Delhi- The Reserve Bank on Thursday came out with a Master Direction for banks and card-issuing entities laying down common minimum standards to ensure security of digital payments. The Master …: “Phishing” – BingNews
PSNI issues warning on fake police officer scam: Detectives are urging the public to be extra vigilant following a recent scam in which the caller claimed to be a police officer.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: When leaving bars or restaurants late at night do not accept a ride from a person who purports to be employed by a well-known private car service or transportation network company unless you initiated the call for service. In the past, fraudsters have driven students to secluded areas and robbed them. In other cases intoxicated customers were driven to ATM machines and forced to withdraw funds from their accounts.