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Losses from BEC scams rising fast and furious

Losses from BEC scams rising fast and furious

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Losses from BEC scams rising fast and furious

In 2017, the victims of BEC fraud were stung for $676 million, almost double the loss totals reported in the previous year

Tomáš Foltýn24 May 2018


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Tech support scams and the call of the void

Tech support scams and the call of the void

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Tech support scams and the call of the void

The importance of providing the best possible after-sales service to customers

David Harley07 May 2018


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This test will tell you how likely you are to fall for fraud

This test will tell you how likely you are to fall for fraud

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This test will tell you how likely you are to fall for fraud

The questionnaire measures a range of personality traits to distinguish people who are more prone to taking the bait than others.

Tomáš Foltýn30 Apr 2018


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Fraudsters intercept corporate debit cards and swap out chips in new scam

Fraudsters intercept corporate debit cards and swap out chips in new scam

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Fraudsters intercept corporate debit cards and swap out chips in new scam

Criminals have devised a new scheme that aims to drain the bank accounts of large corporations.

Tomáš Foltýn10 Apr 2018


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Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play

Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play

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Pingu Cleans Up: Subscription scam on Google Play

The game was uploaded to Google Play and attempted to trick users into unwittingly signing up for a weekly paid subscription

Lukas Stefanko29 Mar 2018


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FBI warns of email scams claiming to be from Bureau

FBI warns of email scams claiming to be from Bureau

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FBI warns of email scams claiming to be from Bureau

Another template attempts to scare, rather than thrill, the recipients. Upon learning that “your IP address and other identifying information were used to commit multiple online crimes”, the mark is urged to contact the sender by phone immediately.

Tomáš Foltýn06 Feb 2018


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Scammers and jobhunters

Scammers and jobhunters

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Scammers and jobhunters

It's easier to have scruples about how you earn your living when you're not one of millions of people chasing just a few thousand jobs.

David Harley16 Jan 2018


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Happy holidays, scam spotters!

Happy holidays, scam spotters!

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Happy holidays, scam spotters!

Businesses are often sent fake invoices and waybills which install ransomware. Teach staff to avoid these. If questionable, ask your IT dept to look at it. E-cards have been a target in the past and may be used again in holiday-themed attacked.

David Harley11 Dec 2017


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Windows Movie Maker Scam spreads massively due to high Google ranking

Windows Movie Maker Scam spreads massively due to high Google ranking

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Windows Movie Maker Scam spreads massively due to high Google ranking

ESET detected a modified version of Windows Movie Maker that aims to collect money from unaware users. The spread has been boosted by SEO.

Peter Stancik09 Nov 2017