Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2020

A well-organized Nigerian crime ring is exploiting the COVID-19 crisis by committing large-scale fraud against multiple state unemployment insurance programs, with potential losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a new alert issued by the U.S. Secret Service.

Insurance 363

Insurance Banking Identity Theft Accountability 363

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What follows is a deep dive into how this increasingly clever Zelle fraud scam typically works, and what victims can do about it. Last week’s story warned that scammers are blasting out text messages about suspicious bank transfers as a pretext for immediately calling and scamming anyone who responds via text.

Scams 362

Scams Banking Passwords Authentication 362

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Here’s a look at a fairly elaborate SMS-based phishing scam that spoofs FedEx in a bid to extract personal and financial information from unwary recipients. com — from a desktop web browser redirects the visitor to a harmless page with ads for car insurance quotes. com, g001bfedeex[.]com, com, and so on.

Phishing 338

Phishing Scams Mobile DNS 338

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

When a reliable method of scamming money out of people, companies or governments becomes widely known, underground forums and chat networks tend to light up with activity as more fraudsters pile on to claim their share. ” STATE WEB SITE WOES. And that’s exactly what appears to be going on right now as multiple U.S.

Insurance 357

Insurance Accountability Banking Government 357

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What follows is a deep dive into how this increasingly clever Zelle fraud scam typically works, and what victims can do about it. The post The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Scams 111

Scams Banking Accountability Phishing 111

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

The international police organization INTERPOL said last week it had shuttered the notorious 16Shop, a popular phishing-as-a-service platform launched in 2017 that made it simple for even complete novices to conduct complex and convincing phishing scams.

Phishing 229

Phishing Passwords Internet Internet 229

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Some of the most successful and lucrative online scams employ a “low-and-slow” approach — avoiding detection or interference from researchers and law enforcement agencies by stealing small bits of cash from many people over an extended period. Bill said these crooks have figured out a way to tap into those benefits as well.

Accountability 343

Accountability Authentication Passwords Hacking 343