
A recent surge in phishing and hacking incidents has raised alarms across the United States, particularly targeting legal professionals. The FBI has reported that hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to major technology companies, aiming to steal personal information. This alarming trend includes scammers impersonating law enforcement and using fake court notices to deceive lawyers. Additionally, reports indicate that cybercriminals are exploiting DocuSign’s Envelopes API to send fraudulent invoices, which victims inadvertently e-sign, leading to unauthorized payments. Various organizations, including the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, have issued warnings about these scams, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance among individuals and businesses alike.
The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that it has received multiple reports of a common phone scam on Friday. READ MORE HERE: https://t.co/cWTwDgPKs7
Hackers Are Sending Fraudulent Police Data Requests To Tech Giants To Steal People's Private Information https://t.co/5QEx8E7wEs
Phishing emails purported to be from PACER’s electronic filing system target lawyers. https://t.co/eEaiNR93JP #cybersecurity