Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Report: Tycoon Ransomware Targets Windows, Linux Systems: The use of the Trojanized Java Runtime Environment means that Tycoon cannot be deployed in mass phishing emails that target as many potential victims as possible. Instead, its operators deliberately …: “Phishing” – BingNews
US Election Under Threat as Chinese, Iranian Hackers Target Biden and Trump Campaigns, Says Google: After Russian hacking activity during the 2016 election, 2020 Presidential election now facing the threat from Chinese and Iranian hackers …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Enterprise Mobile Phishing Attacks Spike Amid COVID-19 Crisis: Lookout research shows hackers are also leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to target remote workers through enterprise mobile devices, with phishing attempts increasing by 37 percent during Q1 2020.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Voicemails of Remote Workers Targeted in New Phishing Campaign: IRONSCALES researchers have detected a new global phishing campaign, targeting the voicemail messages of remote workers, including those in healthcare, with “vishing” attacks.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google Says Hackers Targeted Trump, Biden Campaigns: (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) BOSTON, MA — Google said state-backed hackers have targeted the campaigns of both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, although it saw no evidence …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Google discloses unsuccessful cyberattacks on Trump, Biden campaigns by Iran, China: Google said it discovered attempts by an Iran-backed group looking to attack President Trump’s campaign and efforts by a Chinese group targeting presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Accounting group CPA victimized by cyberattack, Report: It is said that unknown hackers compromised the CPA Canada website and obtained information related to the distribution of its magazine. The exposed information includes names, home addresses, email …: “Phishing” – BingNews
6 ways to protect yourself from the huge boom in online shopping scams, according to a cybersecurity expert: We talked to Yoav Keren, CEO of BrandShield, who offered advice for how to avoid and defend against the online scams surging in recent months.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Personal email accounts of staff working for Trump and Joe Biden presidential campaigns are targeted by Chinese and Iranian hackers: Donald, Donald Trump and Joe Biden hackers, Trump and Joe Biden, Personal email accounts of staff working for Trump and Joe Biden presidential campaigns are targeted by Chinese and Iranian hackers …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Social Engineering: A Major Threat to Your Privacy: Social engineering is a method used by attackers of using manipulation to obtain confidential info. Find out about this threat and how to defend against it.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not use an ATM machine if you notice wires or a skimming device attached to where you insert your card. Also, cover the key pad with your hand, a hat or other piece of clothing when inputting pin numbers. Notify the bank or local police if you observe device(s) attached to the ATM.