Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
This new phishing attack uses an odd lure to deliver Windows trojan malware: QRat trojan malware provides hackers with complete control of infected machines and the ability to steal passwords and other sensitive data – but the phishing emails are unconventional.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Warning in NI about vaccine phishing text scam: The PSNI is warning people of a phishing scam related to the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Northern Ireland.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Cybersecurity: Five tips for protecting your online information: Ottawa is definitely the hotspot,” according to John Robinson, President and CEO of Intega IT, an Ottawa-based company focused on protecting the data of small, and medium-sized, companies. “Almost 70 …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Email security threat report 2020: Despite the importance of email for communication within a business, it is one of the biggest risks to a company’s security, with 94% of cyber-threats starting in the inbox. Spear phishing, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Explained: The Instagram ‘copyright infringement’ scam many have fallen prey to: Several celebrities, including Urmila Matondkar, Asha Bhosle and Amisha Patel, have fallen prey to the Instagram copyright infringement scam. How does it work? How can one protect themselves against …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Saudi Vaccine Data Faces Serious Threats from Cybercriminals: A series of phishing messages about the newly released coronavirus vaccine has cybersecurity experts cautioning Saudi citizens to take increased care wh …: “Phishing” – BingNews
How Middle East tech leaders can secure against virtual-event hacking: Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the rise in virtual events to steal attendees’ personal information, which can give them inroads into your own systems. Here are expert tips to protect your …: “Phishing” – BingNews
2020 was a good year for cyber criminals, a bad one for financial and payments security: As businesses and individuals moved online, cyber criminals and fraudsters were able to hone in their skills and target a wider range of people and organisations in the wake 0f the COVID-19 pandemic.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Scammers impersonating the ACSC on the prowl: The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns of scammers who are using its name to gain control of personal computers and trick users into revealing personal information …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Singapore police warn of new phishing scams involving impersonation of government officials: The police yesterday warned members of the public of new banking-related phishing scams involving impersonation of government officials. These scams have been reported since December 2020, the police …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Do not make a debit card purchase without first verifying the account balance. Most financial institutions will allow the transaction to process through even when you don’t have enough funds to cover the charge. This will result in penalties and unnecessary fees.