Category Archives: IC3

Cyber-enabled crimes cost U.S. citizens $3.5 billion in 2019

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The Internet Crime Report recently released by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) sheds light on Internet-related crimes. The data analyzed covers a year’s worth of cybercrime complaints from consumers and businesses. At an ave… Continue reading Cyber-enabled crimes cost U.S. citizens $3.5 billion in 2019→

Spear phishing is now the main attack vector for cybercriminals, says Europol

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Spear phishing is the number one cyber-threat to organizations in the European Union, according to the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), a group of cybersecurity experts set up by Europol to help fight cybercrime. The finding is highlighted in the EC3&… Continue reading Spear phishing is now the main attack vector for cybercriminals, says Europol→

How Do You Fight a $12B Fraud Problem? One Scammer at a Time

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The fraudsters behind the often laughable Nigerian prince email scams have long since branched out into far more serious and lucrative forms of fraud, including account takeovers, phishing, dating scams, and malware deployment. Combating such a multifarious menace can seem daunting, but in truth it calls for concerted efforts to tackle the problem from many different angles. This post examines the work of a large, private group of volunteers dedicated to doing just that. Continue reading How Do You Fight a $12B Fraud Problem? One Scammer at a Time→