Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
What Is Whaling: Whaling Phishing Attacks: Whaling is a type of phishing that aims to obtain sensitive information about a target. Whaling differs from phishing in that it targets high-profile, well-known, and wealthy individuals – CEOs, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
IRS warns of rise in scams related to COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments: The con artists try to mirror legitimate IRS communications with the goal of convincing unsuspecting taxpayers to enter personal information or submit a payment, officials said. This information …: “Phishing” – BingNews
SBI internet banking, mobile app YONO to remain down on September 4: The services will be unavailable for 180 minutes i.e. from 22:35 hours on September 4 to 01:35 hours on September 5.: “Phishing” – BingNews
German intelligence warns MPs over cyberattacks ahead of Sept. election: Security officials have warned lawmakers in the Bundestag of renewed cyberattacks coming from foreign intelligence services in the run up to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
The Hacker News – Cybersecurity News and Analysis: Microsoft Office: Sign up for cybersecurity newsletter and get latest news updates delivered straight to your inbox daily. Email. Follow Us. 725,300 Followers …: “Phishing” – BingNews
FIN7 Hackers Using Windows 11 Themed Documents to Drop Javascript Backdoor: A recent wave of spear-phishing campaigns leveraged weaponized Windows 11 Alpha-themed Word documents with Visual Basic macros to drop malicious payloads, including a JavaScript implant, against a …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fake accounts target crypto investors: Since the beginning of 2021, Kaspersky has detected more than 1,500 fraudulent global resources aimed at potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. During this …: “Phishing” – BingNews
SlashNext Launches Email Spear Phishing Detection and Response for Microsoft 365: SlashNext, the leader in SaaS-based spear-phishing and human hacking defense across all digital channels and apps, today announced the SlashNext Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Talk to someone. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you. Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert — or just tell a friend.