IC3 Issues Alert on Tech Support Fraud

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an alert on tech support fraud. Tech support fraud involves criminals claiming to provide technical support to fix problems that don't exist. Their methods include placing calls, sending pop-ups, engaging misleading lock screens, and sending...

IC3 Issues Alert on IoT Devices

In conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert to individuals and businesses about the security risks involved with the Internet of Things IoT. IoT refers to the emerging network of devices e.g., smart TVs, home automation...

IC3 Issues Alert on Disaster-Related Fraud

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has released an announcement on fraudulent cyber activity related to natural disasters. IC3 reports that scammers have recently used email and social-networking sites to solicit money from disaster victims with scams on false temporary housing and job...

IC3 Releases Alert on Microchip-Enabled Credit Cards

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert to consumers and merchants about the security risks involved with EMV Cards. An EMV card is a credit or debit card with a microchip that helps protect cardholder data. However, EMV cards may still be vulnerable to exploitation. US-CERT...

IC3 Issues Alert on DDoS Extortion Campaigns

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert to U.S. businesses about a rise in extortion campaigns. In a typical incident, a business receives an e-mail threatening a Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attack to its website unless it pays a ransom. Businesses are warned against...

IC3 Issues Alert on CryptoWall Ransomware

The Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3 has issued an alert warning that U.S. individuals and businesses are still at risk of CryptoWall ransomware fraud. Scam operators use ransomware—a type of malicious software—to infect a device and restrict access until a ransom fee is paid­­. Individuals an...