#FBI warns of new coronavirus email auto-forwarding scam

#FBI warns of new coronavirus email auto-forwarding scam

“#FBI warns of new coronavirus email auto-forwarding scam” Criminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic are turning to a new email scamming technique. Scammers are exploiting auto-forwarding rules to boost the success rate of so-called Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, the FBI said in a statement. This allows cybercriminals to better conceal their scamming activities, the FBI said, adding that…

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#Barnes & Noble survives hack attack unscathed before holidays

#Barnes & Noble survives hack attack unscathed before holidays

“#Barnes & Noble survives hack attack unscathed before holidays” Barnes & Noble has concluded that a cyberattack against its computer systems last month didn’t compromise customer data — even as publishers worry the aftereffects could muck up book distribution during the crucial holiday season. In an exclusive interview, B&N CEO James Daunt said the giant…

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# 4 tips to avoid phishing attacks

# 4 tips to avoid phishing attacks

“# 4 tips to avoid phishing attacks ” According to data provided to Cointelegraph by CipherTrace, roughly 85-90% of crypto owners fall prey to common crypto theft schemes, including phishing traps. How can the average crypto user identify and avoid these attacks to prevent the potential loss of funds? Know the source Phishing emails are…

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# Cybercriminals attack GoDaddy-based cryptocurrency platforms

# Cybercriminals attack GoDaddy-based cryptocurrency platforms

“# Cybercriminals attack GoDaddy-based cryptocurrency platforms ” Yesterday, security researcher KrebsOnSecurity reported that several cryptocurrency platforms hosted by popular hosting provider Godaddy have been attacked over the past week. According to KrebsOnSecurity, the attacks began on or around November 13th on cryptocurrency trading platform liquid.com. Liquid CEO Mike Kayamori said GoDaddy incorrectly transferred control of…

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#Microsoft says foreign hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine makers

#Microsoft says foreign hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine makers

“#Microsoft says foreign hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine makers” Russian and North Korean hackers have tried to attack pharmaceutical firms that are racing to develop coronavirus vaccines, Microsoft said Friday. The tech giant said it has detected cyberattacks in recent months against seven major companies that are “directly involved” in researching vaccines and treatments for…

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