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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks

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Further, FinCEN said phishing schemes could surface targeting people with fraudulent vaccine information, the sale of unapproved and illegally marketed vaccines and the sale of counterfeit versions of approved vaccines. There have already been ransomware attacks aimed at medical research facilities working on vaccinations.

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FTC Warns Taxpayers About Stimulus Fraud

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Congress has yet to agree on the next round of stimulus funding, but the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) is already warning the public to beware. No one will call to ask for your bank account, credit card or Social Security number, the FTC said.

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Experts May Overestimate SMBs’ Understanding Of Cyber Threats

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the latest to place emphasis on the importance of safeguarding data and systems. Late last week, the FTC rolled out a series of informational resources for nonprofits and small businesses (SMBs) to heighten awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

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What to do if your company suffers a data breach

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends that companies notify law enforcement as soon as possible by contacting local FBI or U.S. It can also depend on state laws, so consulting with a dedicated law enforcement contact is recommended by the FTC. This must be done using the electronic notice forms online.

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6 Types of COVID-19 Scams to Watch Out For

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With phishing, bad actors use malicious emails that are disguised as legitimate to trick people into providing sensitive information or taking potentially dangerous action. Vishing is like phishing, but over the phone. Smishing is similar to phishing, but is executed through text messages. every month.

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Fraudsters Find New Opportunities With Vaccine And Stimulus Scams

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The IRS is encouraging consumers to screenshot these fraudulent texts and email them to the agency at phishing@irs.gov. As of September 2020, the FTC reported that there had been $145 million in pandemic-related scams. The FTC marked $201.26

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Deploying A Multilayered Fraud Prevention System During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received 18,235 reports of virus-centric scams since the beginning of the year, and these incidents have resulted in more than $13.4 People are one click away from a malware download or credential phishing [website]. million in losses.