Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:57:07 +0000
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| The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center have released their 2018 report about online crime. Which attacks are most popular? Where are the victims located? And how much money has been lost in the process? Categories: Tags: becfbifraudphishingreport |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Chris Taylor| Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:00:55 +0000
The BBC reports that a media company based in Scotland is now suing a former employee who fell for a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam. In the scam, the employee received emails which appeared to be from the managing director and requested wire transfers. The employee worked with her line manager on the first payment…
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Read moreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:00:23 +0000
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| Recently released court documents show European-based cinema chain Pathé lost a small fortune to a business email compromise (BEC) scam in March 2018. The attack cost the company $21.5 million—that’s 10 percent of its total earnings. Learn how to avoid BEC scams and keep your company in the black. Categories: Tags: 2faauthenticationbecBusiness Email CompromiseCEOCFOmfapathephishscamtwo-factor authentication |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000
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| Organizations know that training employees is not only expensive but time-consuming. But when it comes to cybersecurity, training is a must. Whether you’re an organization of 50 or 50,000, this guide will show you the ropes in creating a cybersecurity training program that works from start to finish. Categories: Tags: becbusinessBusiness Email Compromisecybersecurity trainingeducationintranetPERI-TRAININGprivacy trainingsecurity trainingtraining and awareness programvpn |
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:05:17 +0000
As part of our effort to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month I wanted to provide information on the need for everyone within a business to be aware of their role in keeping the organization safe from cyber attacks. Let’s discuss some of the areas where we see existing organizations employees may be lacking in…
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Read moreCredit to Author: Trend Micro| Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:30:01 +0000
Today, the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) gave the JD Falk Award to the Business Email Compromise (BEC) List. The BEC List comprises cybersecurity firms, researchers and internet infrastructure companies that help deal with cybercriminal activities and schemes. The JD Falk Award is given to individuals or groups whose meritorious work has…
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Read moreCredit to Author: Jon Clay (Global Threat Communications)| Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:30:46 +0000
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, Google revealed a secret deal with Mastercard that allows it to track what users buy offline. Also, Senate and House representatives warn that regulation may be coming for…
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Read moreCredit to Author: Chris Taylor| Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:25:23 +0000
If one of your employees receives an email that looks like it’s from the CEO asking to send sensitive data or to make a wire transfer, could that employee spot it as a fake based on how it is written? He or she may be so concerned with pleasing the CEO that they may urgently…
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