Tag: fraud
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Microsoft Thwarts $4bn in Fraud Attempts
Microsoft has blocked fraud worth $4bn as threat actors ramp up AI use First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/microsoft-thwarts-4bn-in-fraud/
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Google Removes 5.5 Billion Malicious Ads, Suspends 700,000+ Offending Advertisers
Google has announced the removal of 5.5 billion malicious advertisements and the suspension of over 700,000 offending advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its recently released Ads Safety Report. This accomplishment underscores Google’s ongoing commitment to fighting digital ad fraud, abuse, and policy violations, and demonstrates the growing power of AI in protecting both […]…
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British law firm fined after ransomware group publishes confidential client data
A U.K. law firm specializing in crime, family fraud, sexual offenses and other sensitive matters has been fined after a hack that led to a data leak on the dark web, something the company only learned about after authorities contacted it. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-law-firm-fined-ico-ransomware-sensitive-data-breached
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Online-Betrüger setzen auf KI und synthetische Identitäten
Tags: ai, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, fraud, germany, international, login, mail, phishing, risk, usaOft reichen wenige echte Datenfragmente etwa Name und Geburtsdatum um eine synthetische Identität zu erschaffen.Die weltweite Welle der Online-Kriminalität wird nach Einschätzung von Cyberexperten in den kommenden Jahren noch an Wucht und Dynamik gewinnen. Einer wachsenden Zahl von Tätern gelingt es demnach, ihre wahre Identität hinter erfundenen Persönlichkeiten zu verbergen.”Synthetische Identitäten sind international ein wachsender…
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The most dangerous time for enterprise security? One month after an acquisition
Fear of upgrading or purchasing any new security tech. Managers are hesitant to invest because they don’t know what the new parent company will decide, and they don’t want to waste money.Talented security people leave, along with the best people in every business unit. They are worried about being laid off, so they take whatever…
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Fraud in Your Inbox: Email Is Still the Weakest Link
At-Bay Cyber Insurance Claims Report Finds 83% of Financial Fraud Starts With Email. Financial fraud remains the leading driver of cyberinsurance claims, with 83% of cases traced back to email-based attacks. Common tactics used to deceive employees include wiring funds to fraudulent accounts, generative AI-crafted emails, executive and vendor impersonation and BEC scams. First seen…
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Reisebetrug nimmt zu: So schützen sich Urlauber vor den Tricks der Betrüger
Tags: fraudEine McAfee-Umfrage, die sich auf das Thema Reisebetrug und die Auswirkungen dieses Betrugs auf die Verbraucher konzentrierte, wurde im Februar 2025 online durchgeführt. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/reisebetrug-nimmt-zu-so-schuetzen-sich-urlauber-vor-den-tricks-der-betrueger/a40494/
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Tirreno: Open-source fraud prevention platform
Tirreno is an open-source fraud prevention platform designed as a universal analytics tool to monitor online platforms, web applications, SaaS products, digital communities, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/14/tirreno-open-source-fraud-prevention-platform/
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China Secretly (and Weirdly) Admits It Hacked US Infrastructure
Plus: The Department of Homeland Security begins surveilling immigrants’ social media, President Donald Trump targets former CISA director who refuted his claims of 2020 election fraud, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/china-admits-hacking-us-infrastructure/
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How to Decrease Your Enumeration Fraud Before Visa’s New Rules Take Effect
Learn how to stop enumeration fraud before Visa’s new thresholds take effect. Protect your business with DataDome’s Cyberfraud Protection Platform. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/how-to-decrease-your-enumeration-fraud-before-visas-new-rules-take-effect/
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Moroccan cybercrime group Atlas Lion hiding in plain sight during attacks on retailers
Researchers at Expel said a cybercrime group that specializes in gift card fraud used a novel tactic to hide its activities: signing up its own virtual machines (VMs) within a legitimate corporate cloud domain. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/atlas-lion-gift-card-cybercrime-hiding-virtual-machines
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DOGE dilettantes ‘didn’t test’ Social Security fraud detection tool at appropriate scale
Feds claim creaky COBOL, user spike is real reason key portal now flaky First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/09/social_security_website/
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Threat Actors Exploit Messaging Services as Lucrative Cybercrime Platforms
Threat actors are exploiting weaknesses in SMS verification systems to generate massive, fraudulent message traffic, costing businesses millions. This type of fraud involves artificially triggering SMS verification requests by creating numerous synthetic identities or using automated bots, thereby inflating the SMS traffic to exploit billing systems. Mechanics of SMS Pumping Fraudsters initiate this scam by…
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Dubsmash: Weitere Porn Clicker auf Google Play entdeckt
Vor kurzem haben Researcher von Avast den Trojaner Porn Clicker im Google Store entdeckt, der als offizielles ‘Dubsmash 2″ getarnt war und insgesamt über 100.000 Mal heruntergeladen wurde. Während die Klick-Betrug-Aktivitäten dieser Malware keinen direkten Schaden anrichten, generiert sie doch eine Menge Internet-Traffic. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/05/29/dubsmash-weitere-porn-clicker-auf-google-play-entdeckt/
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Android-Betrug: Unternehmen zahlen mehr als $500.000 Strafe
Drei britische Unternehmen wurden mit einem Bußgeld von über 500.000 Dollar belegt. Grund hierfür sind laut The Guardian Android-Apps, bei denen Nutzer ohne deren Einwilligung bei einem Abo-Service angemeldet wurden. Zudem wurde die Mitteilung über die Anmeldung unterdrückt. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2014/12/12/android-betrug-unternehmen-zahlen-mehr-als-500000-strafe/
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Facebook: Porno-Betrug infiziert 110.000 Nutzer in 48 Stunden
Allzu neugierige Facebook-Nutzer sind mal wieder auserkorenes Ziel von Betrügern wie The Guardian berichtet, haben sich innerhalb von 48 Stunden mehr als 110.000 Anwender über einen Porno-Betrug mit einer Malware infiziert. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/02/03/facebook-porno-betrug-infiziert-110000-nutzer-48-stunden/
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eBay-Betrug: Wie du dich vor gängigen Gaunereien schützt
Auf eBay Schnäppchen zu ergattern oder selbst Dinge zu verkaufen, kann eine gute Sache sein. Aber damit sind auch Risiken verbunden. Im Folgenden beschreiben wir euch die gängigsten eBay-Betrüge und geben euch Tipps an die Hand, mit denen ihr euch vor ihnen schützen könnt. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/02/10/ebay-betrug-wie-du-dich-schuetzt/
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SEO Betrug: Auf der Suche nach dem schnellen Geld
Suchmaschinenoptimierung ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Online-Marketing-Strategie, doch meistens mit einem schlechten Image in der Öffentlichkeit behaftet, vor allem im Zuge des Missbrauchs von Optimierungstechniken durch Malware-Autoren und anderen schlimmen Fingern (Stichwort: Black Hat SEO oder BSHEO). First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/deutsch/2015/04/10/seo-betrug-auf-der-suche-nach-dem-schnellen-geld/
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Hackers Conceal NFC Carders Behind Apple Pay and Google Wallet
Tags: apple, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, finance, fraud, google, hacker, mobile, nfc, password, technology, vulnerabilityIn a disturbing evolution of financial fraud, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced techniques to exploit mobile payment systems such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet. Once reliant on magnetic stripe card cloning, fraudsters have adapted to breakthroughs in card security technology like chip cards and one-time passwords, exploiting vulnerabilities in contactless payments and digital wallets. By…
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Labour MPs launch digital ID campaign
A large group of Labour MPs have called for the introduction of a digital ID system to crack down on illegal migration and benefits fraud First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622277/Labour-MPs-launch-digital-ID-campaign
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Identity Fraud Costs Orgs Average of $7m Annually
New research has revealed the escalating cost of identity fraud and the impact it has on organisations. The research, a joint global study by Entrust and Docusign, showed the trade-offs enterprises face between security and customer experience. The Future of Global Identity Verification research report reveals that identity fraud is a growing threat globally and across industries,…
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Phishing, fraud, and the financial sector’s crisis of trust
The financial sector is under growing pressure from advanced phishing attacks and fraud, causing major financial losses and eroding customer trust. Escalation of phishing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/04/08/financial-sector-customer-trust/
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Smishing Triad Expands Fraud Campaign, Targets Toll Payment Services
A China-based cybercriminal group known as the Smishing Triad is escalating its smishing activities, now targeting consumers in the US and UK with fraudulent text messages related to toll payment services. The Resecurity report reveals that these campaigns involve deceptive text messages that claim unpaid toll bills or payment requests linked to services like FasTrak,…
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The Convergence of IAM, Cybersecurity, Fraud and Compliance
Gartner’s Pete Redshaw on Why the CISO or CRO Should Take the Lead. Cybersecurity, IAM, fraud and compliance will converge across financial institutions in the next five to six years. This transformation will follow a phased path, beginning with data integration, followed by tool alignment and eventually team restructuring. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Fintech body calls on government for national anti-fraud centre
Industry body says a national anti-fraud centre could be the vehicle required to effectively fight fraud through data sharing First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366622194/Fintech-body-calls-on-government-for-national-anti-fraud-centre
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Scattered Spider member pleads guilty to identity theft, wire fraud charges
Noah Urban, one of five Scattered Spider suspects identified by U.S. authorities, pleaded guilty in Florida to charges related to the cybercrime operation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/scattered-spider-member-noah-urban-guilty-plea
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Scott Schober on Fighting the New Age of Credit Card Fraud
In my first interview with cybersecurity expert and author Scott Schober, we explored his personal experiences with being hacked and the eye-opening insights from his book Hacked Again. Now, we’re reconnecting with Scott to go deeper. Because the threat landscape… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/scott-schober-credit-card-fraud-interview/
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A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group pleads guilty
A 20-year-old man linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group has pleaded guilty to charges filed in Florida and California. Noah Urban, a 20-year-old from Palm Coast, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in two federal cases, one in Florida and another in California. >>In the California case, he pleaded guilty to…
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20-Year-Old Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in Major Ransomware Case
A 20-year-old Noah Urban, a resident of Palm Coast, Florida, pleaded guilty to a series of federal charges in a Jacksonville courtroom. Urban, linked to the infamous Scattered Spider hacking group, admitted to charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in Florida, as well as conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a separate…