FBI issues warning as crooks ramp up emergency data request scams

November 11, 2024 at 11:32AM The FBI warns of a rising trend in cybercriminals abusing emergency data requests (EDRs) in the US, using compromised government emails to obtain sensitive information from businesses. The FBI emphasizes the need for vigilance, recommending improved cybersecurity measures and close cooperation with local field offices to mitigate risks and validate … Read more

FBI Warns US Organizations of Fake Emergency Data Requests Made by Cybercriminals

November 11, 2024 at 09:15AM The FBI warns US organizations of a rise in cybercriminals using fake emergency data requests to extract information from companies. They emphasize the need for vigilance against these schemes. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Rising Threat:** The FBI has reported an increase in cybercriminals using false emergency data requests to target US … Read more