Security researchers at Fortinet have discovered a new phishing campaign which tries to lure enterprise users with fake customer complaint reports, fake billing statements and even the offer of a phony bonus. The campaign also uses a new variant of the Bazar trojan, which has been linked to the developers…

Someone said to me recently “You sure do write a lot about scams and scammers.” As I started to explain why, he quickly added “And I appreciate it. There are several you’ve written about that people I actually know have fallen for.“ He’s right about my proclivity for writing about…

You can add one more coronavirus-related cybercrime effort to the list of unthinkables. On top of work-at-home scams, tax scams, and phony vaccine websites, cybercriminals are also using the COVID-19 vaccine to steal Microsoft software credentials, infect computer systems with malware, and cheat innocent victims out of sizable amounts of…

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is increasing capacity for indoor and outdoor gatherings and easing travel restrictions on other New England states in anticipation of the summer tourism season. Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said Friday the state will raise indoor capacity limits to 50% on March 26 and…

The scam e-mail might look legitimate, with logos from popular companies, the Dubai Police warned. Beware of a new scam online: Fraudsters are now sending e-mails to trick victims into paying money for bogus packages, the Dubai Police have warned. It’s also a phishing attack — so, once…

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Illustration: © IoT For All The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing exponentially. Connected devices, systems, and gadgets bring the full power of the internet to consumers and businesses. There’s always room for improvement, though — and distributed ledger technology (DLT) is the natural next IoT evolution. IoT devices are…

The Department of Justice has received reports that fraudsters are creating websites mimicking unemployment benefit websites, including state workforce agency (SWA) websites, for the purpose of unlawfully capturing consumers’ personal information. To lure consumers to these fake websites, fraudsters send spam text messages and emails purporting to be from an…

Cyber-criminals are actively sharing tips and advice on how to bypass the 3D Secure (3DS) protocol to commit payment fraud, according to researchers. A team at threat intelligence firm Gemini Advisory found the discussions on multiple dark web forums, claiming that phishing and social engineering tactics stood a good chance…