Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – July 21, 2022

Cryptocurrency risks, Russian cyberattacks, and North Korean ransomware make headlines this week. Here are the latest cybersecurity threats and advisories for the week of July 21, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Cybercriminals Defraud US Investors with Fake Cryptocurrency Apps Mobile banking’s growing popularity has incited cybercriminals to create fraudulent cryptocurrency apps. Thus far, the FBI has identified 244 victims who’ve been defrauded of $42.7 million. The fraudsters dupe investors by masquerading as legitimate financial institutions, copying their names, logos and websites as part of the ruse. To prevent further harm, the FBI recommends that financial institutions warn their customers about…