Tag: fraud
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Massive Android Fraud Operations Uncovered: IconAds, Kaleidoscope, SMS Malware, NFC Scams
A mobile ad fraud operation dubbed IconAds that consisted of 352 Android apps has been disrupted, according to a new report from HUMAN.The identified apps were designed to load out-of-context ads on a user’s screen and hide their icons from the device home screen launcher, making it harder for victims to remove them, per the…
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Interpol identifies West Africa as potential new hotspot for cybercrime compounds
Interpol said it analyzed five years of data about the illicit industry, which relies on human trafficking to staff up centers with people who are forced to conduct investment fraud, romance scams and other schemes. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/interpol-west-africa-cybercrime-compounds
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Beyond Silos: The Power of Internal Collaboration on Transforming Fraud Prevention
By breaking down internal silos, leveraging advanced technology and embracing industrywide cooperation, organizations can shift from reactive to proactive fraud prevention to protect revenue and reputation while supporting sustainable business growth. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/beyond-silos-the-power-of-internal-collaboration-on-transforming-fraud-prevention/
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India launches AI platform to fight payment fraud
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/india-launches-ai-platform-to-fight-payment-fraud
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Feds Identify $14.6 Billion in Healthcare Fraud in Takedown
New Multi-Agency ‘Fusion Center’ Using AI, Other Tech Will Improve Investigations. The Department of Justice in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies said it has identified $14.6 billion in a wide range of healthcare fraud in 2025. The feds say a new fusion center using AI and other technologies…
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Die Aktivierung von ein paar elementaren Sicherheitseinstellungen hilft, sich effektiv vor Hackern zu schützen
Cyberattacken, Online-Betrug und Hackingangriffe nehmen rasant zu. Laut Bundesamt für Sicherheit (BSI) ist die Bedrohungslage besorgniserregend. Demnach werden neben aktuell 309.000 neuen Malware-Varianten pro Tag auch Large-Language-Models (LLMs) immer häufiger von Cyberkriminellen missbraucht. Doch was kann man selbst tun, um seine Geräte und Online-Konten effektiv zu schützen? Das Sicherheitsniveau von Online-Konten, etwa bei E-Mail-Diensten oder…
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Deutsche verlieren 10,6 Milliarden Euro durch Betrug in zwölf Monaten
Ein aktueller Bericht der Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Sicherheitsunternehmen BioCatch beleuchtet das Ausmaß von Betrugsfällen in Deutschland. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/deutsche-verlieren-106-milliarden
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Deutsche verlieren 10,6 Milliarden Euro durch Betrug in zwölf Monaten
Laut dem aktuellen »State of Scams in Germany 2025 Report« der Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), der mit Unterstützung von BioCatch, einem Anbieter für die Erkennung und Prävention von Finanzkriminalität, entstanden ist, haben deutsche Verbraucher allein in den letzten zwölf Monaten 10,6 Milliarden Euro an Betrüger verloren. Das geht aus der für den Report durchgeführten… First…
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Global operation dismantles $540M crypto investment fraud network
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/global-operation-dismantles-540m-crypto-investment-fraud-network
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Feds: $14.6 Billion in Healthcare Fraud Busted in Takedown
New Multi-Agency ‘Fusion Center’ Using AI, Other Tech Will Improve Investigations. The Department of Justice in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and other agencies said it has busted $14.6 billion in a wide range of healthcare fraud in 2025. The feds say a new fusion center using AI and other technologies…
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DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Scams
The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest such case in history. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/doj-charges-324-in-sprawling-14-6-billion-healthcare-fraud-scams/
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DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scams
The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest such case in history. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/doj-charges-324-in-sprawling-14-6-billion-healthcare-fraud-scams/
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Europol dismantles Euro460M crypto scam targeting 5,000 victims worldwide
Europol busted a crypto scam ring that laundered Euro460M from 5,000+ victims. Operation Borrelli involved Spain, the U.S., France, and Estonia. Europol has taken down a massive cryptocurrency fraud ring that scammed over 5,000 people worldwide, laundering around Euro460 million ($540 million). The international operation, dubbed Operation Borrelli, began in 2023 and was led by…
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Europol Dismantles Massive Crypto Investment Scam Targeting 5000+ victims Worldwide
Europol and international law enforcement have dismantled a sprawling cryptocurrency investment fraud network that allegedly defrauded more than 5,000 victims globally, laundering at least Euro460 million ($540 million) in illicit funds. The arrests, carried out on June 25, 2025, mark one of the largest crackdowns on crypto fraud in European history. Coordinated International Effort The…
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FBI: Healthcare fraud facilitated by insurer impersonation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fbi-healthcare-fraud-facilitated-by-insurer-impersonation
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Experts warn of cyber fraud surge in real estate
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Europol Dismantles $540 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Network, Arrests Five Suspects
Europol on Monday announced the takedown of a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that laundered Euro460 million ($540 million) from more than 5,000 victims across the world.The operation, the agency said, was carried out by the Spanish Guardia Civil, along with support from law enforcement authorities from Estonia, France, and the United States. Europol said the…
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International Taskforce Dismantles Euro460m Crypto Fraud Network
A Euro460m cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been disrupted by authorities, leading to five arrests in Spain First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/taskforce-dismantles-euro460m/
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Fraudsters behind Euro460 million crypto scam arrested in Spain
Spanish authorities arrested five members of a criminal network responsible for laundering Euro460 million stolen through global cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Source: … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/30/spain-crypto-fraud-arrests-2025/
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FBI: Cybercriminals steal health data posing as fraud investigators
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned Americans of cybercriminals impersonating health fraud investigators to steal their sensitive information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-cybercriminals-steal-health-data-posing-as-fraud-investigators/
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Deutsche verlieren über 10 Milliarden Euro durch Betrug in zwölf Monaten
Laut dem aktuellen ‘State of Scams in Germany 2025 Report” der Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), der mit Unterstützung von Biocatch, einem führenden Anbieter für die Erkennung und Prävention von Finanzkriminalität, entstanden ist, haben deutsche Verbraucher allein in den letzten zwölf Monaten 10,6 Milliarden Euro an Betrüger verloren. Das geht aus der für den Report […]…
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Europol helps disrupt $540 million crypto investment fraud ring
Spanish authorities have arrested five individuals in Madrid and the Canary Islands, suspected of laundering $540 million (Euro460 million) from illegal cryptocurrency investment schemes and defrauding more than 5,000 victims. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-helps-disrupt-540-million-crypto-investment-fraud-ring/
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Lunar Spider Lotus V2 Loader Campaign Using Fake CAPTCHA Delivery and DLL Sideloading
Lunar Spider is a financially motivated cybercrime group that has been active since at least 2017. The group primarily engages in financial fraud and access First seen on research.kudelskisecurity.com Jump to article: research.kudelskisecurity.com/2025/06/27/lunar-spider-lotus-v2-loader-campaign-using-fake-captcha-delivery-and-dll-sideloading/
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Weak IT infrastructure, lack of standards drive real estate fraud attacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/weak-it-infrastructure-lack-of-standards-drive-real-estate-fraud-attacks
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When synthetic identity fraud looks just like a good customer
People may assume synthetic identity fraud has no victims. They believe fake identities don’t belong to real people, so no one gets hurt. But this assumption is wrong. What is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/26/synthetic-identity-fraud-consequences/
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Kasada and Vercel Launch BotID: Invisible Bot Protection, Built for Developers
Now millions of developers can easily and effectively protect high-value app flows like login and checkout from bot-driven fraud, without CAPTCHAs First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/kasada-and-vercel-launch-botid-invisible-bot-protection-built-for-developers/
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Half of Customer Signups Are Now Fraudulent
Okta says over 46% of new customer registrations are bot-driven fraud attempts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/half-customer-signups-now/
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Schutz vor Cybercrime: Verbraucher werden nachlässiger
Tags: authentication, bsi, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cyersecurity, fraud, Internet, mail, mfa, password, phishing, updateLaut einer Umfrage des BSI verzichten immer mehr Bürger auf Cyberschutzmaßnahmen.Ein angeblicher Lottogewinn, für den noch Daten fehlen, ein allzu billiges Produkt im Online-Handel, das nie ankommt oder gar ein Virus. Cybercrime hat viele Facetten. Wie schützen sich die Bürger? Bei einer Umfrage des Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) gaben nur noch 44…