Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

Fraud prevention company Next Caller said this week it has tracked “massive increases in call volumes and high-risk calls across Fortune 500 companies as a result of COVID-19.” “Particularly worrisome is the activity taking place in the financial services sector, where call traffic topped previous highs by 800%.”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 13, 2021

Dubbed “ Antinalysis,” the service purports to offer a glimpse into how one’s payment activity might be flagged by law enforcement agencies and private companies that try to link suspicious cryptocurrency transactions to real people. Sample provided by Antinalysis. “Worried about dirty funds in your BTC address?

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

New research shows how fraudsters can abuse wireless provider websites to identify available, recycled mobile numbers that allow password resets at a range of email providers and financial services online. “However, the number pool is shared between postpaid and prepaid, rendering all subscribers vulnerable to attacks.”

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“InfraGard connects critical infrastructure owners, operators, and stakeholders with the FBI to provide education, networking, and information-sharing on security threats and risks,” the FBI’s InfraGard fact sheet reads.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member.

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