Banking turmoil opens opportunities for fraud – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

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Scammers are looking to cash in on the chaos that has set in following the startling meltdowns of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and the crisis at Credit Suisse

When mayhem, panic and chaos set in – as has been the case following the meltdowns of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank and the struggles of Credit Suisse in recent days – cybercriminals jump in and seize the opportunity. In this video, Tony walks you through some of the main tricks that people and organizations may encounter online during the ongoing banking turmoil.

Learn what to look out for and how to stay safe from SVB-themed and similar scams.

Make sure to give also our blogpost a read: SVB’s collapse is a scammer’s dream: Don’t get caught out

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