Tag: finance
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PCI DSS Requirements With v4.0.1 Updates For 2024
PCI DSS refers to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an independent entity founded by major payment card brands, including Visa, JCB International, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI DSS is designed to protect cardholder data and ensure security of payment infrastructure. PCI DSS 4.0.1……
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Paypal-Phishing: Angebliche monatliche Finanzberichte ködern Opfer
Derzeit schaffen es Phishing-Mails an Spam-Filtern vorbeizukommen, die einen monatlichen Finanzbericht für Paypal versprechen. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Paypal-Phishing-Angebliche-monatliche-Finanzberichte-koedern-Opfer-10237101.html
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US bank FNBO uses Pindrop to tackle voice fraud, deepfakes
Learn how First National Bank of Omaha in the US is enhancing customer authentication and verification in its contact centres, eliminating friction points and making life easier for its customer service teams, with Pindrop voice security technology First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366617954/US-bank-FNBO-uses-Pindrop-to-tackle-voice-fraud-deepfakes
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DoJ Indicts Three Russians for Operating Crypto Mixers Used in Cybercrime Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday indicted three Russian nationals for their alleged involvement in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko and Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik were arrested on December 1, 2024, in coordination with the Netherlands’ Financial Intelligence and Investigative Service, Finland’s National Bureau of First seen on thehackernews.com…
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In Other News: Bank of America Warns of Data Breach, Trucking Cybersecurity, Treasury Hack Linked to Silk Typhoon
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: 2025 trucking cybersecurity report, Bank of America discloses data breach, Silk Typhoon behind US Treasury hack. The post In Other News: Bank of America Warns of Data Breach, Trucking Cybersecurity, Treasury Hack Linked to Silk Typhoon appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to…
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Vulnerability Remediation vs Mitigation: Which Strategy Wins in Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations in today’s digital landscape. Left unaddressed, these vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Organizations must decide how to tackle vulnerabilities”, through remediation, mitigation, or a combination of both. But which strategy is more effective? This blog explores the nuances of vulnerability remediation vs…
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PayPal Phishing Campaign Employs Genuine Links to Take Over Accounts
Fortinet warns of a phishing campaign that uses legitimate links to take over the victims’ PayPal accounts. The post PayPal Phishing Campaign Employs Genuine Links to Take Over Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/paypal-phishing-campaign-employs-genuine-links-to-take-over-accounts/
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Medusind Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Data
The US medical billing firm is notifying over 360,000 customers that their personal, financial and medical data may have been exposed First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/medusind-breach-patient-data/
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New PayPal Phishing Scam Bypasses Security Measures
The cybersecurity community often encounters sophisticated phishing attempts, but a new PayPal phishing tactic recently dissected by Carl First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/new-paypal-phishing-scam-bypasses-security-measures/
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PayPal Phishing Scheme Exploits Email Notifications
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/paypal-phishing-scheme-exploits-email-notifications
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Emails from legitimate PayPal address used in crafty phishing scheme
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/emails-from-legitimate-paypal-address-used-in-crafty-phishing-scheme
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Smashing Security podcast #399: Honey in hot water, and reset your devices
Ever wonder how those “free” browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to…
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Erlaubt eine neue Phishing-Masche die Übernahme von PayPal-Konten?
In einem Blogartikel nennt ein Betroffener das Vorgehen der Kriminellen. Nachvollziehen lässt es sich nicht, womöglich hat Paypal schon reagiert. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Erlaubt-eine-neue-Phishing-Masche-die-Uebernahme-von-PayPal-Konten-10233499.html
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Cryptohack Roundup: Kwon’s Trial, China’s Blockchain Plan
Also: Penalty on Illegal Crypto Mining in Siberia. This week, include Do Kwon’s trial, penalty on a Siberian firm over illegal crypto mining, 2024 drainer attack statistics, US bank regulator’s crypto stance, Gemini’s CFTC settlement, China’s blockchain plans and Hong Kong’s push for DLT in banks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-kwons-trial-chinas-blockchain-plan-a-27255
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New PayPal Phishing Abusing Microsoft365 Domains for Sophisticated Attacks
A new and sophisticated phishing scam has been uncovered, leveraging Microsoft 365 domains to trick users into compromising their PayPal accounts. The attack exploits legitimate-looking sender addresses and URLs, making it harder for victims to recognize the phishing attempt. Security experts, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), have raised alarms about the growing menace, urging…
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Übernahme fremder Konten: Ungewöhnlicher Phishing-Angriff zielt auf Paypal-Nutzer
Bei den zugehörigen E-Mails handelt es sich um echte Zahlungsanforderungen von Paypal. Tatsächlich hat der Angreifer aber etwas anderes im Sinn. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/uebernahme-fremder-konten-ungewoehnlicher-phishing-angriff-zielt-auf-paypal-nutzer-2501-192274.html
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Fortinet CISO Details ‘Phish-Free’ Phishing Scheme Using PayPal
A bad actor is using a Microsoft 365 test domain and a self-created distribution list to bypass traditional email protections and entice victims to hand over their PayPal account information in what Fortinet’s CISO is calling a “phish-free” phishing campaign. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/fortinet-ciso-details-phish-free-phishing-scheme-using-paypal/
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Meta’s Fact-Checking Pullback Could Help Scammers Thrive
Facebook Unveils Community Notes Program But Has Done Little to Curb Fraud Meta has decided to end its fact-checking program. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to the company’s moderation policies and practices on Tuesday, attributing the shift to a renewed commitment to free speech. Some fear the move will embolden financial scammers. First…
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UN agency’s job application database breached, 42,000 records stolen
Tags: access, attack, breach, communications, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, international, jobs, password, sans, security-incident, tactics, threatThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Tuesday said that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations,” and has initially concluded that “approximately 42,000 recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024” were stolen.In its initial statement, the…
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Meta’s Fact-Checking Pull Back Could Help Scammers Thrive
Facebook Unveils Community Notes Program But Has Done Little to Curb Fraud Meta has decided to end its fact-checking program. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to the company’s moderation policies and practices on Tuesday, attributing the shift to a renewed commitment to free speech. Some fear the move will embolden financial scammers. First…
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Meta’s Fact-Checking Pull Back to Could Help Scammers Thrive
Facebook Unveils Community Notes Program But Has Done Little to Curb Fraud Meta has decided to end its fact-checking program. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to the company’s moderation policies and practices on Tuesday, attributing the shift to a renewed commitment to free speech. Some fear the move will embolden financial scammers. First…
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Unconventional Cyberattacks Aim to Take Over PayPal Accounts
Attackers are abusing a Microsoft 365 feature to send payment requests to users, tricking them into logging in to their accounts so attackers can seize control over them. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/unconventional-cyberattacks-take-over-paypal-accounts
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New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails
Fortinet uncovers a new PayPal phishing scam exploiting legitimate platform features. Learn how this sophisticated attack works and how to protect yourself from falling victim. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/paypal-phishing-scam-exploits-ms365-genuine-emails/
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Scammers Exploit Microsoft 365 to Target PayPal Users
A new PayPal phishing scam used genuine money requests, bypassing security checks to deceive recipients First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/scammers-exploit-microsoft365/
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Cyberattacks and Industry Vulnerabilities: What 2025 Holds
The rise of cyberattacks has changed the dynamics of global industries, with cybercriminals increasingly targeting sectors that hold vast amounts of sensitive data, financial resources, or critical infrastructure. As cybercriminals refine their tactics and use more sophisticated technology, certain industries are becoming more vulnerable to breaches. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/5-industries-targeted-by-cybercriminals/