Researchers from the security firm Trusteer have come across a scam, advertised on underground forums, that represents a perfect combination between the classic check fraud and the malicious operations performed by cybercriminals.
Basically, the seller offers high-quality false bank checks on which any information can be printed. For a mere $5 (3.8 EUR) the fraudster that runs the operation can print any banking credentials the buyer wants.
The 15 companies will be announcing on Monday DMARC.org, which stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance--a system for verifying that e-mails are coming from legitimate companies and not imposters trying to trick people into clicking a phishing link. Basically, the system offers a common way for companies to authenticate their legitimate communications with customers.
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