Scam – Office 365

Scam – Office 365

https://cofense.com/phishers-using-google-forms-bypass-popular-email-gateways/ Cyber security firm, Cofense, has reported an increase in the number of Office 365 themed phishing scams.  These attacks come from a legitimate financial company email account that has been...
Phishing Scam – Coronavirus

Phishing Scam – Coronavirus

Cybercriminals often prey on people’s fears in order to carry out phishing attacks, as has been the case with the Coronavirus since its outbreak at beginning of the year.  Security researchers have noted both an increase in the overall number of Coronavirus-themed...
Phishing Scam Targeting Steam

Phishing Scam Targeting Steam

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-steam-skin-giveaway-site-steals-your-login-credentials/ A phishing scam has been found on the Steam website which advertises a ‘free giveaway’ if users follow a link and log-in to a fraudulent website with their...
Scam – WebEx

Scam – WebEx

A phishing scam in the form of a bogus WebEx meeting invitation has been found which could allow hackers to remote access to a victim’s computer.  The scam involves victims receiving a legitimate-looking email invite with a meeting number, password and a link to join...
Cybercrime – Computer Software Service Fraud

Cybercrime – Computer Software Service Fraud

As part of a four year long international investigation into computer software service fraud, two call centres have been raided in Kolkata, India, which are thought to be responsible for targeting thousands of victims in the UK and the US. Seven people were arrested...
Data Breach – Simjacking

Data Breach – Simjacking

A best-selling food writer has been a victim of ‘Simjacking.’ Around £5000 was stolen after criminals moved Jack Monroe’s mobile phone number to a new SIM card, allowing them to gain access to bank payments through the two-factor authentication messages received. ...