Researchers from Dell SecureWorks infiltrated a Nigerian business email spoofing and business email compromise operation, shutting down a number of money mule accounts in the process.
Tag Archives: Fraud
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
ESET’s Miguel Ángel Mendoza looks at why combining technology with standards could combat fraud.
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Distributed Guessing Attack Reels in Payment Card Data
A research paper describes vulnerabilities enabling distributed guessing attacks which allow an attacker to collect payment card data across a number of sites without triggering alerts.
Tesco Bank Stops Online Transactions After Money Missing from 20K Accounts
Tesco Bank, a U.K. retail bank, today put a halt to online transactions from current accounts after some customers reported over the weekend money missing from their accounts.
CEO fraud: How to stay protected against this modern day deception
Be wary of CEO fraud, a modern take on deception specifically designed to trick you into doing something that you think you have permission to do.
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Researchers Go Inside a Business Email Compromise Scam
Dell SecureWorks today published a report at Black Hat USA 2016 on a Nigerian Business Email Compromise scam called “wire-wire”, or “waya-waya.”
IRS Warns Tax-Related Phishing, Malware Surging
The IRS warns businesses and consumers about a significant increase in tax-related phishing and malware attacks.
Fraudsters Gaming Gamers (Out Of Money) – PYMNTS
Threatpost News Wrap, January 22, 2016
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the week in news, including the Linux zero day–how it was patched in Android, Twitter users who are still looking for answers, and bot fraud.
FBI: Social Engineering, Hacks Lead to Millions Lost to Wire Fraud
U.S. businesses are losing millions in fraudulent wire transfers that have their root in email compromises of accounts belonging to top executives.