ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials. For example, Facebook users in the Czech Republic were targeted with a fake news report on a “deadly attack in Prague”. Soon after the Facebook scam was publicly disclosed in Czech mainstream media, the … More Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
There was a notable spike in card fraud in Europe last year, with the UK the worst hit, according to new data from FICO. The tech company revealed that the UK experienced an 18% rise in card fraud over a 12-month period, resulting in losses worth approximately $118 million. The UK is clearly a big target … More Big spike in card fraud in Europe
This year is the year of sporting fans. Over the past few months especially, they have had the opportunity to move from one big sporting event to the next with few gaps in-between. First, just before the summer break, sports fans enjoyed a full month of football with the European Championship in France, followed by … More 2016 Rio Olympic Games: The safe way to obtain tickets online
Just when it seemed that the latest round of scams via WhatsApp was coming to a close, ESET discovers a new one. This fake survey promises a chance at a discount coupon from Burger King, but ultimately ends by signing up victims to services that were not requested. In this post, we will show our readers … More Beware Burger King WhatsApp scam: It’s a trap
The short answer is – yes! But ESET Ireland takes a closer look at how to go about reporting cybercrime. Ireland is increasingly under attack by scammers, ransomware and other types of online financial fraud. Most victims, however, worry most about restoring their data or securing their credit cards, rather than reporting the incident to … More If you were a victim of cybercrime, should you report it?
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