Category Archives: gift card

US charges four FIN9-linked hackers after $71 million cybercrime spree

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Four alleged members of the FIN9 cybercrime gang have been charged in relation to a series of hacks that caused over US $71 million of losses for companies across the United States.

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FBI warns US retailers that hackers are targeting their gift card systems

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The FBI has issued a warning to US retailers about a financially-motivated malicious hacking ring that has been targeting employees with phishing attacks in an attempt to create fraudulent gift cards.

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Sendoso nabs $100M as its corporate gifting platform passes 20,000 customers

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Corporate gift services have come into their own during the Covid-19 pandemic by standing in as a proxy for other kinds of relationship building activities — office meetings, lunches, and hosting at events — that have traditionally been part and parcel of how people do business, but were no longer feasible during lockdowns, social distancing […] Continue reading Sendoso nabs $100M as its corporate gifting platform passes 20,000 customers→

How to Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams

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In our July monthly show we discuss gift card scams! What are the different scams that are out there, how do they work, and details on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim. ** Links mentioned on the show ** 8 Gift Card SCAMS you can SPOT and … Continue reading How to Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams→

Holiday Shopping Scams and Tips to Stay Safe

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In our November monthly episode we discuss the scams that you may encounter this holiday shopping season due to the pandemic and our top tips on how to stay safe and more secure when doing your shopping this year. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Digi… Continue reading Holiday Shopping Scams and Tips to Stay Safe→

Gift Cards Requested in Two-Thirds of BEC Attacks, Report Reveals

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A report revealed that scammers requested funds in the form of gift cards in two-thirds of business email compromise (BEC) attacks. For a phishing trends report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), APWG member Agari examined thousands of BEC at… Continue reading Gift Cards Requested in Two-Thirds of BEC Attacks, Report Reveals→