Tag: fraud
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INTERPOL Operation Synergia III Shuts Down 45,000 Malicious IPs, 94 Arrested
INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia III led to 94 arrests and the takedown of 45,000 malicious IPs in 72 countries targeting phishing, malware, and fraud networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/interpol-operation-synergia-iii-malicious-ip-94-arrest/
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Fake PoCs, Misunderstood Risks Cause Cisco SD-WAN Chaos
The excitement around Cisco’s latest SD-WAN bugs has inspired some light fraud, misunderstandings, and overlooked risks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fake-pocs-risks-cisco-sd-wan
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Fake PoCs, Misunderstood Risks Cause Cisco SD-WAN Chaos
The excitement around Cisco’s latest SD-WAN bugs has inspired some light fraud, misunderstandings, and overlooked risks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fake-pocs-risks-cisco-sd-wan
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Authorities dismantle SocksEscort proxy network behind millions in fraud
SocksEscort, a residential proxy network used to exploit thousands of compromised home routers worldwide and facilitate large-scale fraud that cost victims millions of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/13/socksescort-fraud-proxy-network-takedown/
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Operation Lightning takes down SocksEscort proxy network blamed for tens of millions in fraud
International cops stuck down 23 servers in 7 countries First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/12/socksescort_fraud_proxy_taken_down_fbi/
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Feds Takes Down SocksEscort Proxy Network Used in Global Fraud Schemes
European and US agencies dismantled the SocksEscort proxy network built on infected routers and used by cybercriminals in global fraud schemes. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/feds-dismantle-socksescort-proxy-network-fraud/
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Operating Lightning takes down SocksEscort proxy network blamed for tens of millions in fraud
International cops stuck down 23 servers in 7 countries First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/12/socksescort_fraud_proxy_taken_down_fbi/
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Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
Meta is rolling out new scam alerts across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger as it ramps up AI-driven fraud detection and advertiser verification. The post Meta Rolls Out New Scam Alerts Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-meta-ai-scam-detection-facebook-messenger-whatsapp/
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The Rise of Agentic Fraud: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Security
What is agentic fraud? Learn how AI agents create new attack vectors”, from delegated logins to session manipulation”, and how to protect your business. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/the-rise-of-agentic-fraud-how-ai-agents-are-reshaping-security/
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Euro1 million online fraud scheme uncovered, three suspects arrested
A criminal group suspected of running an online fraud scheme in Germany, which defrauded victims of around Euro1 million, has been dismantled through judicial cooperation … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/12/eurojust-online-fraud-scheme-phishing-germany/
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North Korean fake IT worker tradecraft exposed
Opportunistic and broadly targeted: These suspect code silos were abused in a variety of illicit projects split between targeting job-seeking programmers and fake IT worker operations.”Based on our visibility, malware operations targeting individual developers seeking employment are most common,” Oliver Smith, senior threat intelligence engineer at GitLab, told CSO. “Threat actors appear to have a…
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North Korean fake IT worker tradecraft exposed
Opportunistic and broadly targeted: These suspect code silos were abused in a variety of illicit projects split between targeting job-seeking programmers and fake IT worker operations.”Based on our visibility, malware operations targeting individual developers seeking employment are most common,” Oliver Smith, senior threat intelligence engineer at GitLab, told CSO. “Threat actors appear to have a…
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How US Ransomware Policy Aims to Break Global Crime Networks
Ex-FBI Leader Cynthia Kaiser on Sanctions, Ecosystem Disruption, Stronger Policies. U.S. cyber policy now treats ransomware gangs and fraud networks as transnational criminal organizations. Former FBI cyber leader Cynthia Kaiser explains how sanctions, infrastructure takedowns, and international cooperation could weaken cybercrime ecosystems and reduce attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-us-ransomware-policy-aims-to-break-global-crime-networks-a-30976
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If consequences matter, they should apply to vendors, too
The latest executive order pushes Washington to crack down on cyber fraud, but a different mandate eases software security accountability, leaving an inconsistent strategy that keeps the attack surface cheap to exploit. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/washington-cybercrime-executive-order-software-security-gap/
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BeatBanker Trojan Spreads via Phishing, Deploys Crypto Miner and RAT on Targeted Devices
BeatBanker is a new Android malware campaign targeting users in Brazil, combining banking fraud, crypto”‘mining, and, in its latest wave, full device takeover via a RAT. It spreads almost entirely through phishing pages that mimic the Google Play Store and trick victims into installing weaponized APKs disguised as legitimate apps and updates. The operation starts…
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Protecting OTP Magic Link Endpoints from Abuse: IP Reputation, Rate Limiting, and Suspicious IP Throttling
Learn how fraud detection, IP reputation analysis, and rate limiting protect OTP and magic link endpoints from abuse and automated attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/protecting-otp-magic-link-endpoints-from-abuse-ip-reputation-rate-limiting-and-suspicious-ip-throttling/
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Malvertising: Herbert Grönemeyer und Hasso Plattner werden missbraucht
Aktuell weltweite Kampagne mit russischem cyberkriminellem Hintergrund. 310 koordinierte Kampagnen für digitalen Betrug in 25 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten. Phishing-Mails mit aggressivem telefonischem Nachsetzen. Fake-Anzeigen als Ausgangspunkt für Anlagenbetrug. Depot-Empfehlungen von Herbert Grönemeyer oder vermeintliche Krypto-Tipps von SAP”‘Gründer Hasso Plattner sind derzeit Teil einer groß angelegten internationalen Betrugskampagne. Dahinter steckt ein global agierendes Netzwerk… First…
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Federal judge blocks Perplexity’s AI browser from making Amazon purchases
Amazon sued the AI browser company last year, accusing them of computer fraud, accessing password protected accounts and buying items. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/amazon-perplexity-comet-browser-injunction/
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Inside Kimwolf Traffic: How Residential Proxies Fuel Credential Stuffing, Web Scraping, Fraud
DataDome analyzed Kimwolf botnet traffic targeting businesses. See how residential proxies fuel credential stuffing, web scraping, and fraud attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/inside-kimwolf-traffic-how-residential-proxies-fuel-credential-stuffing-web-scraping-fraud/
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UK plans to shift fraud fight onto telecoms, tech companies
The plan is the latest effort to curb what has become the most common crime in the United Kingdom, with official surveys estimating that fraud accounts for about 40% of recorded crime. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-plans-to-shift-fraud-fight-to-telecoms-tech
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White House floats Victims Restoration Program for millions affected by cyber fraud
An executive order calls for the creation of a Victim Restoration Program in 90 days that will provide “restoration or remission to victims of cyber-enabled fraud schemes from funds clawed back, forfeited, or seized from the transnational criminal organizations that perpetrate such schemes.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/white-house-floats-victim-restoration-program-cybercrime-executive-order
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Documentation Fraud: a Verification Architecture Failure
Similar Fraud Rates Across Documents Reveal Weaknesses in Verification Workflows. One in 16 documents processed across financial institutions last year showed signs of manipulation, fabrication or misrepresentation. Most fraud teams want better document detection and tighter review queues. But financial institutions may be looking in the wrong place. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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UK to launch cyber fraud squad in April
The UK’s new Online Crime Centre, launching next month, will bring together government, police, intelligence agencies, banks, mobile networks and tech firms to take coordinated action against cyber fraud. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639897/UK-to-launch-cyber-fraud-squad-in-April
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Why DataDome Detects Intent: The Only Way to Stop Fraud in the AI Era
DataDome detects intent in real time”, analyzing behavior to stop fraud while letting legitimate AI agents through. Identity verification alone isn’t enough. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/why-datadome-detects-intent-the-only-way-to-stop-fraud-in-the-ai-era/
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UK Launches New Crackdown Unit to Tackle Cyber-Fraud at the Source
New UK Online Crime Centre will combine expertise from a range of sources to takedown online channels cyber-scammers rely on First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-new-crackdown-unit-cyber-fraud/
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Cybercrime Group in Vietnam Enables Massive Fraudulent Signups
A wave of fraudulent account registrations to a cybercrime ecosystem operating out of Vietnam. These fake accounts are not just spam; they underpin large-scale financial fraud, phishing, and interpersonal scams that erode trust in online platforms. Attackers scripted mass “puppet” signups on victim services, triggered SMS messages to premium-rate numbers, and then monetized the telecom…
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Ghanain man pleads guilty to role in $100 million fraud ring
A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a massive fraud ring that stole over $100 million from victims across the United States through business email compromise attacks and romance scams. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghanain-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-100-million-fraud-ring/
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Backup strategies are working, and ransomware gangs are responding with data theft
Business email compromise (BEC) and funds transfer fraud combined for 58% of all cyber insurance claims filed in 2025, according to data from Coalition covering more than … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/06/cyber-claims-report-ransomware-gangs-data-theft/