Security News

Losses due to BEC scams are escalating
2018-06-25 17:19

Despite falling down on the list of most often reported Internet-facilitated crimes, Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise is still the type of crime that results in the biggest...

The WannaCrypt ransomware scam – what you need to know [PODCAST]
2018-06-25 11:48

A hoax about ransomware called "WannaCrypt" has been widely spammed out. But is an attack of this sort technically possible?

Fortnite Fraudsters Infest the Web with Fake Apps, Scams
2018-06-22 20:44

Malefactors have doubled down on duping Fortnite enthusiasts, releasing YouTube videos with links to scam versions of the game. And that's not all.

“WannaCrypt” ransomware scam demands payment in advance!
2018-06-22 13:58

To avoid the need for actual ransomware, just insist on payment up front...

New Phishing Scam Reels in Netflix Users to TLS-Certified Sites
2018-06-20 19:43

Researchers are warning of a new Netflix phishing scam that leads to sites with valid TLS certificates.

How a Nigerian Prince scam victim got his money back after 10 years
2018-06-19 13:35

The Nigerian prince never showed up but the victim's $110,000 did, eventually.

Feds Arrest 74 Email Fraudsters Involved in Nigerian BEC Scams
2018-06-12 08:03

The United States Department of Justice announced Monday the arrest of 74 email fraudsters across three continents in a global crackdown on a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) scheme....

74 Arrested in International Operation Targeting BEC Scams
2018-06-12 04:42

A total of 74 individuals have been arrested as part of an international law enforcement operation targeting business email compromise (BEC) scams, U.S. authorities announced on Monday. read more

World Cup, Vacation Scams Lead in Phishing Trips this Summer
2018-06-06 12:18

Scammers recently targeted Booking.com customers via WhatsApp messages and texts asking them for full payment for holidays.

Amazon scam trio primed for prison stretch after million-dollar fraud
2018-06-05 20:15

Defected goods hustle brought in big bucks – for a while A pair of married scammers and their fence were sentenced to 71 months, 68 months, and 24 months in prison respectively for defrauding...