IT Sec News updates – Phishing Attacks

December 21, 2023
NEWS

How to avoid falling victim to QR code phishing scams – SDxCentral

The QR code phishing attacks, also known as quishing or qishing, work by directing victims to malicious sites or links.

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Tis' the 'Phishing' Season: 7 Tips for Protecting Your Business Through the Holidays

Yet, in the hidden corners of the digital landscape, phishers are not just active, they're strategically ramping up their efforts. They exploit the …

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Top 5 fraud trends anticipated in the financial sector in 2024 and strategies for mitigation | Mint

The financial sector faces escalating threats in 2024, including deepfake fraud, phishing 2.0, blockchain exploitation, insider threats, …

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New phishing attack steals your Instagram backup codes to bypass 2FA

A new phishing campaign pretending to be a 'copyright infringement' email attempts to steal the backup codes of Instagram users, allowing hackers …

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QR code attacks probably aren't coming for your scan-to-order menus – Engadget

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR …

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Day 7: Swans aren't a-swimming, scammers are a-phishing – Fort Worth Business Press

On n the seventh day of scamming, your hackers give to you … not seven swans a-swimming but a phony TV service a-phishing.

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Online financial crimes on the rise – How to secure your digital world

The policy covers a range of cyber threats such as theft of funds, identity theft, social media liability, malware attacks, phishing, and third …

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Cybercrims target hotel staff for management credentials • The Register – Theregister

While this breach was not on Booking.com, and numbers of accommodations impacted by these phishing attacks represent less than a small fraction of …

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Cybercriminals target UAE residents, visitors in new info-stealing campaign

phishing campaign, according to new research … phishing campaign, according to new research. The cybercriminals — called the Smishing Triad gang …

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Police Advisory On Fake Buyer Phishing Scams – Singapore Police Force

The Police would like to alert members of the public to a resurgence of the fake buyer phishing scams on Carousell and Facebook.

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