Tag: fraud
-
India’s RBI Introduces Exclusive “bank.in” Domain to Combat Digital Banking Fraud
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said it’s introducing an exclusive “bank.in” internet domain for banks in the country to combat digital financial fraud.”This initiative aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services,” the RBI…
-
India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud
India’s central bank is introducing an exclusive >>.bank.in
-
Overconfident execs are making their companies vulnerable to fraud
Cyber fraud (which includes activity such as hacking, deepfakes, voice cloning and highly sophisticated phishing schemes) rose by 14% year over year, according to Trustpair. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/07/cyber-fraud-growth/
-
Oracle starts laying mines in JavaScript trademark battle
Big Red accused of stalling or derailing legal fight by challenging fraud claim First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/05/oracle_dismissal_javascript_trademark_fraud/
-
Deepfake mit Brad Pitt fördert Fake-Romance-Scams
Romance-Scams sind eine perfide Form des Online-Betrugs, bei der Betrüger gezielt die romantischen Hoffnungen ihrer Opfer ausnutzen, um Geld zu erbeuten. Besonders auffällig ist, wie oft sich diese Betrugsmaschen um vermeintlich prominente Persönlichkeiten drehen, die angeblich in einer Notlage stecken und finanzielle Unterstützung benötigen. Ein wiederkehrendes Muster: Die Opfer werden manipuliert, den Betrügern nicht nur…
-
Erkennungs- und Abwehrstrategien gegen Deepfakes
Der rasante Fortschritt der künstlichen Intelligenz hat Deepfakes zu einer zentralen Cyberbedrohung gemacht. Einst vorwiegend in der Unterhaltungs- und Kreativbranche genutzt, haben sich Deepfakes zu einer ernstzunehmenden Bedrohung entwickelt, die zunehmend in Betrugs- und Desinformationskampagnen eingesetzt wird eine Entwicklung, die es immer herausfordernder macht, solche Manipulationen rechtzeitig zu erkennen und abzuwehren. Mit der stetigen […]…
-
Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC “Fraud Prevention Team,” by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says the FCC is mistaken and denies the accusations. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/robocallers-posing-as-fcc-fraud-prevention-team-call-fcc-staff/
-
Thailand to Cut Off Power to Scam Centers – Will it Work?
Officials Hope to Curb Global Fraud by Targeting Border Operations in Myanmar In a drastic move to curb fraud along the Myanmar border, Thailand announced plans to cut power and telecommunications in border areas of Myanmar linked to scam operations. The move is aimed at crippling criminal syndicates running notorious call centers that orchestrate scams,…
-
How Are Modern Fraud Groups Using GenAI and Deepfakes?
Fraud groups are using AI and deepfake technology to scale up their operations to create fake identities and execute fraud campaigns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-are-modern-fraud-groups-using-gen-ai-and-deepfakes
-
How Are Modern Fraud Groups Using Gen AI and Deepfakes?
Fraud groups are using AI and deepfake technology to scale up their operations to create fake identities and execute fraud campaigns. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-are-modern-fraud-groups-using-gen-ai-and-deepfakes
-
California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
Tags: fraudA 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/california-man-steals-50-million-using-fake-investment-sites-gets-7-years/
-
SpyCloud Leads the Way in Comprehensive Identity Threat Protection
SpyCloud, a leading identity threat protection company, has unveiled key innovations in its portfolio, driving a shift towards holistic identity security. By leveraging its vast collection of darknet data and automated identity analytics, SpyCloud correlates malware, phishing, and breach exposures across both professional and personal identities. This comprehensive approach allows security and fraud prevention teams…
-
Gmail-Sicherheitswarnung: 2,5 Milliarden Konten von KI-DeepPhish bedroht
Gmail-Betrug nimmt zu! Cyberkriminelle nutzen KI-DeepPhish, um Gmail-Konten zu hacken. Erfahre jetzt, wie du dich davor schützen kannst! First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/datenschutz/gmail-sicherheitswarnung-25-milliarden-konten-von-ki-deepphish-bedroht-309522.html
-
What you can do to prevent workforce fraud
In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/04/benjamin-racenberg-nisos-workplace-fraud/
-
1-Click Phishing Campaign Targets High-Profile X Accounts
In an attack vector that’s been used before, threat actors aim to commit crypto fraud by hijacking highly followed users, thus reaching a broad audience of secondary victims. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/one-click-phishing-campaign-high-profile-x-accounts
-
Deepfake Detection Protecting Identity Systems from AI-Generated Fraud
Advanced deepfake detection combines AI forensic analysis, liveness checks, and behavioral biometrics to combat synthetic fraud. Discover neural anomaly detection and blockchain verification systems to counter AI-generated threats. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/deepfake-detection-protecting-identity-systems-from-ai-generated-fraud/
-
Crazy Evil gang runs over 10 highly specialized social media scams
The Russian-speaking Crazy Evil group runs over 10 social media scams, tricking victims into installing StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer malware. Since 2021, the Crazy Evil gang has become a major cybercriminal group, using phishing, identity fraud, and malware to steal cryptocurrency. Security experts identified six Crazy Evil’s subteams, called AVLAND, TYPED, DELAND, ZOOMLAND, DEFI,…
-
From credit card fraud to zero-day exploits: Xe Group expanding cybercriminal efforts
The Vietnam-based group has grown more sophisticated since 2013, new research shows. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/xegroup-zero-day-exploit-intezer-labs-solis-security-vietnam/
-
Justice Department Disrupts Cybercrime Network Selling Hacking Tools to Organized Crime Groups
The Justice Department made a new move in disrupting an international network of cybercriminals by announcing the coordinated seizure of 39 cybercrime websites. These websites, associated with a Pakistan-based operation called the HeartSender, were used to sell hacking tools and fraud-enabling resources to transnational organized crime groups. The action was carried out in collaboration with…
-
Law enforcement seized the domains of HeartSender cybercrime marketplaces
U.S. and Dutch authorities seized 39 domains and servers linked to the HeartSender cybercrime group based in Pakistan. A joint law enforcement operation led to the seizure of 39 domains tied to a Pakistan-based HeartSender cybercrime group (aka Saim Raza and Manipulators Team) known for selling hacking and fraud tools. U.S. and Dutch authorities participated…
-
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer Malware
A Russian-speaking cybercrime gang known as Crazy Evil has been linked to over 10 active social media scams that leverage a wide range of tailored lures to deceive victims and trick them into installing malware such as StealC, Atomic macOS Stealer (aka AMOS), and Angel Drainer.”Specializing in identity fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and information-stealing malware, Crazy…
-
U.S. and Dutch Authorities Dismantle 39 Domains Linked to BEC Fraud Network
U.S. and Dutch law enforcement agencies have announced that they have dismantled 39 domains and their associated servers as part of efforts to disrupt a network of online marketplaces originating from Pakistan.The action, which took place on January 29, 2025, has been codenamed Operation Heart Blocker.The vast array of sites in question peddled phishing toolkits…
-
‘Bro delete the chat’: Feel the panic shortly before cops bust major online fraud ring
Tags: fraudMastermind begs colluders to bury evidence later used to imprison him First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/29/otp_agency_convicted/
-
Want to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Learn to excel at change management
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, finance, fraud, group, guide, Hardware, identity, jobs, password, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerability, zero-trustIf there’s one thing that’s inevitable in cybersecurity, it’s change. Ever-evolving technology requires new protections, threats seem to multiply and morph on a daily basis, and even the humblest pieces of software and hardware demand constant updating to stay secure.That work has been increasing as the importance, visibility, and impact of security initiatives have ramped…
-
Deepfakes: Identitätsbetrug bedroht Unternehmenssicherheit
Das Entrust Cybersecurity Institute veröffentlichte kürzlich die Ergebnisse seines 2025 Identity Fraud Report. Die weltweite Untersuchung belegt, dass künstliche Intelligenz, die Häufigkeit und Raffinesse von Betrugsversuchen deutlich erhöht. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/deepfakes-identitaetsbetrug
-
Preparing financial institutions for the next generation of cyber threats
In this Help Net Security interview, James Mirfin, SVP and Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, discusses key priorities for leaders combating fraud, the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/29/james-mirfin-visa-financial-institutions-threats/
-
Insider Fraud: Ignore It at Your Own Risk
British Museum IT Disruption Highlights Missteps in Identity and Access Management The British Museum faced unexpected disruption when a former contractor trespassed into the museum and disabled its IT systems. This disruption highlights the risks posed by disgruntled employees and raises concerns about access rights after employment ends. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
-
Identifying and Preventing Employment Fraud
Tags: fraudNisos Identifying and Preventing Employment Fraud Remote work is driving an increase in employment fraud complexity and frequency… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/identifying-and-preventing-employment-fraud/
-
Protecting Airlines: How to Stop Scraping and Loyalty Fraud
Cybercriminals are coming for your loyalty points and messing with dynamic pricing”, don’t let them win. Learn how to stay ahead and keep your customers protected. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/protecting-airlines-how-to-stop-scraping-and-loyalty-fraud/