Tag: fraud
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As fraud surges, UK prepares to replace its broken reporting service
Action Fraud is out, and Report Fraud is in. U.K. authorities say the latest version of a national reporting center for financially motivated cybercrime and other fraud will go live later this year. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-action-fraud-replacement-report-fraud
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As fraud surges, UK prepares to replace its broken reporting service
Action Fraud is out, and Report Fraud is in. U.K. authorities say the latest version of a national reporting center for financially motivated cybercrime and other fraud will go live later this year. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-action-fraud-replacement-report-fraud
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Vane Viper Generates 1 Trillion DNS Queries to Power Global Malware and Ad Fraud Network
The threat actor known as Vane Viper has been outed as a purveyor of malicious ad technology (adtech), while relying on a tangled web of shell companies and opaque ownership structures to deliberately evade responsibility.”Vane Viper has provided core infrastructure in widespread malvertising, ad fraud, and cyberthreat proliferation for at least a decade,” Infoblox said…
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Zum Start des Ticketverkauf am 1. Oktober 2025 zur Fussball-WM gibt es bereits 4.300 Fake-Domains mit Phishing-Betrug
Für ausgewählte Fußballfans beginnt bald der Kartenvorverkauf für die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 in Nordamerika. Check Point hat bereits gefälschte Angebote zu Livestreams, Tickets und Fanartikeln entdeckt. Die Sicherheitsforscher haben eine unmittelbare Gefahr in Form von mehr als 4300 neu registrierten Domains im Internet aufgedeckt, die den Namen ‘FIFA”, ‘Weltmeisterschaft” oder die Namen der Austragungsstädte tragen. Die…
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Zum Start des Ticketverkauf am 1. Oktober 2025 zur Fussball-WM gibt es bereits 4.300 Fake-Domains mit Phishing-Betrug
Für ausgewählte Fußballfans beginnt bald der Kartenvorverkauf für die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 in Nordamerika. Check Point hat bereits gefälschte Angebote zu Livestreams, Tickets und Fanartikeln entdeckt. Die Sicherheitsforscher haben eine unmittelbare Gefahr in Form von mehr als 4300 neu registrierten Domains im Internet aufgedeckt, die den Namen ‘FIFA”, ‘Weltmeisterschaft” oder die Namen der Austragungsstädte tragen. Die…
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Check Point warnt vor Betrug beim FIFA WM 2026 Ticketverkauf
Tags: fraudBetrug ist in diesem Zusammenhang kein spontaner Opportunismus, sondern wird mit derselben Präzision und in demselben Ausmaß geplant und durchgeführt wie das eigentliche Turnier selbst. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-warnt-vor-betrug-beim-fifa-wm-2026-ticketverkauf/a42146/
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European Police Bust Euro100m Crypto-Fraud Ring
Police have arrested five suspects linked to a Euro100m cryptocurrency fraud ring First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/european-police-bust-100m/
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US Extradition of Alleged RaidForums Admin Is Stuck in Limbo
UK High Court Overturns Home Office Request to Extradite Diogo Santos Coelho. The U.K. High Court of Justice on Sep. 11 overturned a Home Office request to extradite a Portuguese national and an alleged administrator of RaidForums who is wanted in the United States on charges of device fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. First…
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Eurojust Arrests 5 in Euro100M Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Spanning 23 Countries
Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects in connection with an “elaborate” online investment fraud scheme that stole more than Euro100 million ($118 million) from over 100 victims in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.According to Eurojust, the coordinated action saw searches in five places across Spain and Portugal, as well as in Italy,…
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Police dismantles crypto fraud ring linked to Euro100 million in losses
Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects linked to a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that stole over Euro100 million ($118 million) from more than 100 victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-crypto-fraud-ring-linked-to-100-million-in-losses/
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How Do Online Gaming Sites Keep Players and Their Data Safe?
Online gaming relies on trust. Players share their email addresses, payment details, and activity data every time they log in. Without strong protection, that information could be exposed or misused. Platforms treat security as part of the service itself, not an extra feature. Encryption, identity checks, system defenses, and fraud monitoring all run in the…
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Microsoft DCU’s Takedown of RaccoonO365
When I saw the name of the Microsoft Digital Crime Unit’s latest target, “RaccoonO365” I probably reacted to it differently than most. With the help of a friend in Lagos, we’ve been watching the money launderers and things have reached a point that they now refer to what we previously called “Business Email Compromise” or…
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FBI alerts public to spoofed IC3 site used in fraud schemes
The FBI warns that criminals are spoofing the IC3 site to steal personal data and commit fraud targeting cybercrime reporters. The FBI warned that attackers are spoofing the official Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to steal personal data and commit financial fraud, targeting users who report cybercrimes. The fake websites mimic the real IC3 domain…
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FBI alerts public to spoofed IC3 site used in fraud schemes
The FBI warns that criminals are spoofing the IC3 site to steal personal data and commit fraud targeting cybercrime reporters. The FBI warned that attackers are spoofing the official Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to steal personal data and commit financial fraud, targeting users who report cybercrimes. The fake websites mimic the real IC3 domain…
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AI needs ethics to avoid real-world harm
In this Help Net Security video, Brittany Allen, Senior Trust and Safety Architect at Sift, explores how the rise of AI agents is creating new fraud risks. She explains how … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/22/ethical-ai-development-video/
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Plastic People, Plastic Cards: Synthetic Identities Plague Finance & Lending Sector
Following a pandemic-era respite, financial fraud linked to synthetic identities is rising again, with firms potentially facing $3.3 billion in damages from new accounts. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/synthetic-identities-finance-lending-sector
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What Makes an AI Governance Framework Effective?
Key Takeaways Artificial intelligence is being adopted at a remarkable pace. Enterprises now use AI in customer service, fraud detection, logistics, healthcare diagnostics, and dozens of other areas. With this adoption comes a new category of risk. AI can improve efficiency and accuracy, but it can also introduce bias, expose sensitive data, create regulatory compliance……
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Cryptohack Roundup: US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network
Also: Man Denied Bankruptcy Discharge Over $12.5M Crypto Ponzi Debts. U.S. sanctions Iranian shadow banking network, Texas man denied bankruptcy discharge, Nemo blames $2.6M exploit on developer errors, THORChain founder hacked, Shibarium Bridge hit by $2.4M hack, Denver court rules pastor’s $3.3M project a fraud and NYDFS tells banks to use blockchain analytics. First seen…
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AI Threats Top Focus at London Financial Services Summit
CISOs, Regulators, Innovators Unite to Strengthen Resilience in Financial Services. The London Financial Services Summit tackled today’s most urgent issues, from AI-powered fraud and third-party risks to compliance mandate, equipping participants with insights to secure finance in an era of volatility and disruption. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ai-threats-top-focus-at-london-financial-services-summit-a-29474
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Splunk Publishes Guide to Spot Remote Work Fraud in Organizations
Splunk today unveiled a comprehensive guide designed to empower security teams to detect Remote Employment Fraud (REF) during the critical onboarding phase”, when imposters have already passed through HR vetting and background checks and gained network access. Building on the inaugural blog, “Imposters at the Gate: Spotting Remote Employment Fraud Before It Crosses the Wire,”…
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Global hiring risks: What you need to know about identity fraud and screening trends
Hiring new employees has always carried some risk, but that risk is growing in new ways, and identity fraud is becoming more common in the hiring process. HireRight’s 2025 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/09/18/global-hiring-risks-2025/
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Microsoft and Cloudflare execute ‘rugpull’ on massive phishing empire
Tags: access, ai, attack, blockchain, breach, computer, credentials, crime, crimes, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, infrastructure, international, law, microsoft, phishing, programming, scam, service, strategy, threat, toolLegal victory with limitations: Microsoft’s investigation identified Joshua Ogundipe, based in Nigeria, as the operation’s leader and primary architect. The company filed a lawsuit against Ogundipe and four associates listed as John Does in late August, then obtained a court order from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York in early…
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AI-Powered Sign-up Fraud Is Scaling Fast
The AI era means attackers are smarter, faster, and hitting you where you least expect it, your sign-up funnel. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/ai-powered-sign-up-fraud-scaling-fast
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Google Play Flooded With 224 Malicious Apps, 38 Million Downloads Deliver Malware
A global ad fraud and click fraud operation, dubbed SlopAds, comprising 224 Android apps that collectively amassed more than 38 million downloads across 228 countries and territories. Under the guise of AI-themed utilities, these apps employ advanced obfuscation techniques”, such as steganography and hidden WebViews”, to deliver a fraud payload that generates billions of ad…
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Trotz Sicherheitsfiltern: KI-Chatbots sind erschreckend gute Komplizen für Phishing-Betrug
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/studie-ki-chatbots-helfer-fuer-phishing-betrug-1707713/
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Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign
A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed “SlopAds” was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used to generate 2.3 billion ad requests per day. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-nukes-224-android-malware-apps-behind-massive-ad-fraud-campaign/
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SlopAds Fraud Ring Exploits 224 Android Apps to Drive 2.3 Billion Daily Ad Bids
A massive ad fraud and click fraud operation dubbed SlopAds ran a cluster of 224 apps, collectively attracting 38 million downloads across 228 countries and territories.”These apps deliver their fraud payload using steganography and create hidden WebViews to navigate to threat actor-owned cashout sites, generating fraudulent ad impressions and clicks,” HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and…
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‘SlopAds’ Fraud Campaign Uses Novel Obfuscation Techniques
Steganography, Mobile Marketing Attribution, Code Obfuscation Deployed for Ad Fraud. A cybercrime crew using Android mobile apps to conduct advertising fraud took unusual pains to hide its activity, concealing malicious code in downloadable digital images and holding off from infecting the subset of users who organically found their apps through the Google Play store. First…
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Seon Receives $80M to Grow Autonomous AML and KYC Platform
Series C Funding to Drive R&D, Fuel Vision for End-to-End Compliance Capabilities. Texas-based fraud detection startup Seon closed an $80 million Series C funding round to support its shift toward an all-in-one AML and KYC compliance platform powered by AI, as it pursues aggressive international expansion and deeper product integration. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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AppSuite-PDF, PDF Editor Operators Exploited 26 Code-Signing Certificates to Fake Legitimacy
Analysis reveals that the developers behind the AppSuite-PDF and PDF Editor campaigns have abused at least 26 distinct code-signing certificates over the past seven years to lend legitimacy to their malware, collectively tracked as BaoLoader. Previously classified as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), recent investigations and connections to outright fraud warrant reclassification and heightened scrutiny. Threat…