Tag: fraud
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FBI Detains U.S. Government Contractor in Massive $46 Million Fraud Scheme
In a major law enforcement operation, authorities have arrested a U.S. government contractor accused of executing a massive cryptocurrency theft. John Daghita allegedly stole over $46 million in digital assets from the United States Marshals Service (USMS). This successful apprehension highlights the growing intersection of insider threat management, cryptocurrency tracing, and international law enforcement collaboration.…
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Was Unternehmen jetzt zur digitalen Verifizierung wissen müssen Identitätsbetrug als Geschäftsrisiko
Identitätsbetrug zählt heute zu den am schnellsten wachsenden Bedrohungen für Unternehmen. Besonders deutsche Firmen sind betroffen und stehen vor der Herausforderung, Sicherheit und Nutzerfreundlichkeit in Einklang zu bringen. Moderne Technologien wie biometrische Authentifizierung und KI-gestützte Verfahren eröffnen neue Wege, um Betrug frühzeitig zu erkennen und Vertrauen als Wettbewerbsfaktor zu stärken. First seen on ap-verlag.de Jump…
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Phobos Ransomware admin faces up to 20 years after guilty plea
Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn (43) pleaded guilty in the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation. Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in the Phobos ransomware scheme. The man was arrested in South Korea in 2024 and extradited to the United States. He…
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Ukrainian women fleeing war exploited in multimillion-dollar gambling fraud scheme
A criminal network in Spain exploited dozens of Ukrainian women displaced by Russia’s war to carry out a multimillion-dollar fraud gambling scheme, Europol said Thursday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/Ukraine-women-Spanish-gambling-ring
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Europol: Großer Markt für gestohlene Daten geschlossen
Europol koordinierte den Schlag gegen Leakbase.Die Polizei von Amsterdam hat im Zuge einer internationalen Aktion laut Europol einen der weltweit größten Handelsplätze für gestohlene Daten geschlossen. Leakbase hatte weltweit 142.000 registrierte Nutzer, wie die europäische Polizeibehörde in Den Haag mitteilte. Die Server des Marktes waren in Amsterdam. Die Daten wurden sichergestellt.In 14 Ländern hatten Ermittler…
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Europol schließt riesigen Markt für gestohlene Daten
LeakBase wird von den Strafverfolgungsbehörden untersucht. Die Polizei von Amsterdam hat im Zuge einer internationalen Aktion laut Europol einen der weltweit größten Handelsplätze für gestohlene Daten geschlossen. Leakbase hatte weltweit 142.000 registrierte Nutzer, wie die europäische Polizeibehörde in Den Haag mitteilte. Die Server des Marktes waren in Amsterdam. Die Daten wurden sichergestellt. In 14 Ländern…
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RingH23 Threat Actors Target MacCMS and CDN Infrastructure with New Arsenal
Threat actors are abusing a new Linux-based toolkit dubbed RingH23 to silently compromise MacCMS-based video sites and hijack CDN infrastructure at scale, redirecting millions of users to gambling, pornography, and fraud platforms.”‹ Evidence shows Funnull has re-emerged with a fully owned attack framework that no longer parasitizes public CDNs, but actively compromises CDN nodes and…
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Phobos ransomware admin pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
A Russian national pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge related to his role in administering the Phobos ransomware operation, which breached hundreds of victims worldwide. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phobos-ransomware-admin-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud-conspiracy/
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As AI agents start making purchases, security teams must rethink risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Donald Kossmann, CTO at fintech company Chargebacks911, talks about the emerging security, fraud, and governance risks of >>agentic … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/05/donald-kossmann-chargebacks911-agentic-commerce-security-risks/
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AI Should Be the First Defense for Stablecoin Payment Fraud
Millisecond Detection and Layered Controls Will Shape Future Payment Security. Stablecoins can remove chargebacks and make transactions irreversible in fraud cases. This trend is forcing banks to analyze risks before a payment executes. AI models must work within milliseconds while maintaining accuracy and minimizing friction for legitimate users. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Cybercrime-Azubi vor Gericht: Über 500.000 Euro Schaden durch Online-Betrug
Einem 27-jährigen Azubi werden mehrere Cybercrime-Delikte vorgeworfen. Der Schaden soll mehr als 500.000 Euro betragen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/cybercrime-azubi-vor-gericht-ueber-500-000-euro-schaden-durch-online-betrug-326971.html
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Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows
The OpenID Foundation warns that fragmented policies on posthumous digital accounts could open the door for fraudsters to exploit AI deepfakes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/digital-estate-post-death-deepfake/
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$5M Microsoft Activation Key Fraud Ends in Prison Term
A Florida woman was sentenced for reselling improperly distributed Microsoft activation keys, underscoring gray-market software risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/5m-microsoft-activation-key-fraud-ends-in-prison-term/
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Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26
Google expands Gemini-powered scam detection to Samsung Galaxy S26 and more Android devices, bringing on-device AI fraud protection to calls and messages. The post Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-scam-detection-android-samsung-expansion/
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The Dark Side of Luxury Brands: Fraud and Laundering
Tags: fraudBehind haute couture’s glamour lies an underground economy fueled by counterfeiting, fraud, and money laundering. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/the-dark-side-of-luxury-brands-fraud-and-laundering/
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Alabama man pleads guilty to hacking, extorting hundreds of women
A 22-year-old Alabama man pleaded guilty to extortion, cyberstalking, and computer fraud charges after hijacking the social media accounts of hundreds of young women (including minors). First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alabama-man-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-extorting-hundreds-of-women/
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Florida woman imprisoned for massive Microsoft license fraud scheme
A Florida woman was sentenced to 22 months in prison for running a massive years-long scheme to traffic thousands of stolen Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/florida-woman-imprisoned-for-massive-microsoft-license-fraud-scheme/
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PCI-Compliant Authentication for Retail Enterprises
Retailers, fortify your defenses! Learn how PCI-compliant authentication protects customer data, prevents fraud, and avoids costly penalties. Click for expert strategies! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/pci-compliant-authentication-for-retail-enterprises/
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Enterprise Passwordless Authentication for Retail Brands
Retailers face unique authentication challenges impacting revenue, fraud, and customer experience. Learn how passwordless authentication can improve security, reduce friction, and scale for omnichannel. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/enterprise-passwordless-authentication-for-retail-brands/
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Week in review: Self-spreading npm malware hits developers, Cisco SD-WAN 0-day exploited since 2023
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Identity verification systems are struggling with synthetic fraud Fake and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/01/week-in-review-self-spreading-npm-malware-hits-developers-cisco-sd-wan-0-day-exploited-since-2023/
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‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp
The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business accountJohn the delivery driver has tried to drop off something at your home from a company called Cleaning Superstore but you missed him, according to the message you have received via WhatsApp.Although you cannot remember buying anything…
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HHS Seeks Sector Input on AI for Fighting Healthcare Fraud
Request for Information Is Part of a Broader Medicare, Medicaid Fraud ‘Crackdown’. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will use advanced AI tools to more quickly detect Medicare and Medicaid fraud before scam claims are paid. As part of the major crackdown on healthcare fraud, HHS is also seeking public input on AI…
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When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link
Tags: access, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, fraud, least-privilege, PCI, radius, risk, service, software, strategy, threatWhen Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link madhav Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:56 Most cybersecurity incidents don’t begin with an attack. They begin with a design decision. Four people experienced that reality in the same week. Different roles. Different systems. One shared outcome. Cybersecurity Karen Kelvie – Product Marketing, Data Protection More About This Author >…
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Fraudsters integrate ChatGPT into global scam campaigns
AI models are being folded into fraud and influence operations that follow long standing tactics. A February 2026 update to OpenAI’s Disrupting Malicious Uses of Our Models … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/26/openai-malicious-chatgpt-use-report/
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Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity
Encrypted messaging platforms are becoming a primary channel for Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, with Telegram representing a growing share of reported cases, according … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/26/telegram-job-scams-activity/
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Phishing Platform Targeting Trucking and Logistics Disrupted
Russian and Armenian Operators Tied to Logistics-Focused ‘Diesel Vortex’ Group. Cybersecurity investigators have identified, unmasked and disrupted a months-long organized criminal effort that developed a phishing-as-a-service designed to target Western users of popular logistics platforms, facilitating multiple types of fraud and displaying operators’ deep industry knowledge. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/phishing-platform-targeting-trucking-logistics-disrupted-a-30846
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12.4 Million Accounts Exposed in CarGurus Leak
ShinyHunters’ alleged CarGurus leak exposed 12.4 million accounts, heightening phishing and fraud risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/12-4-million-accounts-exposed-in-cargurus-leak/
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Airline brands become launchpads for phishing, crypto fraud
Airline brands sit at the center of peak travel booking cycles, loyalty programs, and high value transactions. Criminal groups continue to register thousands of lookalike … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/25/airline-phishing-campaigns-crypto-fraud/