Recent bank failures are requiring companies to make changes to their banking relationships. As a result of these companies' banking changes, they are contacting their vendors and customers to inform them of the banking account changes.
Individuals and companies should be vigilant during this process. Unfortunately, there are indicators that cybercriminals are using this opportunity to commit fraud by posing as a company and requesting changes to banking information or requesting your bank information. The SANS institute (a US cybersecurity training, certification and research organization) has reported on numerous bank-like domains <https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Incoming%20Silicon%20Valley%20Bank%20Related%20Scams/29630> being registered over the past 48 hours, many of which will likely be used to scam victims. To protect yourself from phishing scams, please take note of the following tips: 1. Verify the sender's email address. If the email seems suspicious, do not open it, delete it. 2. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments in emails from unknown sources. 3. Call the company to verify the request by verifying the company’s phone number on the company’s official website. 4. Always access a company’s official website directly by typing the URL into your browser instead of clicking on links. 5. Use strong passwords and never share them with anyone. 6. Keep your anti-virus and security software up to date. The following link from the FBI gives a good overview of one of the types of fraudulent activities used by cybercriminals https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/business-email-compromise -Bob Antia 781-300-0000
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