VPN provider hacked, fake emails scare customers
Customers of Hong Kong-based virtual private network (VPN) provider PureVPN received a major scare over the weekend after a fake email was sent out to them, saying their accounts would be closed and the information handed over to unspecified authorities. (IT News)
Spear phishing 101 – Who is sending you those scam emails and why?
Spear phishing differs and is more serious than a simple phishing attach in that it is targeted either at a group, or worse, at the recipient specifically. (Forbes.com)
Why phishing continues to trigger cyberattacks
As we mark the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness, the most common — and effective — cyberattack method is spear phishing. (USA Today)
McAfee: Beware of ObamaCare phishing scams
Security firm McAfee warned Tuesday that hackers are likely to take advantage of the rollout of ObamaCare exchanges this week by launching phishing attacks aimed at stealing personal information. (Fox Business)
New phishing scam redirects paychecks meant for Wash. U employees
News 4 tracked a new high-tech crime trend which could divert a paycheck to someone else’s account. (KMOV.com)
Straight talk: Phishing scam plagues Netflix
Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning that Netflix is the latest in a long line of companies to be plagued with a phishing scam using their name. (CantonRep.com)
Spear phishing: How to fight back
Spear-phishing attacks aimed at bank employees are on the rise, and experts say community banks and credit unions are a favorite target for fraudsters. (BankInfoSecurity.com)
