Tag: scam
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International police Operation Alice take down 373,000 dark web sites exploiting children
Operation Alice: Police dismantle a massive dark web network with 373,000 fake sites luring users seeking child sexual abuse material. An international law enforcement operation, code named Operation Alice, shut down one of the largest dark web scams, uncovering over 373,000 fake sites tricking users seeking child sexual abuse content. The operation, first investigated in…
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Fake ‘Trusted Sender’ Labels Misused in New Apple Mail Phishing Scheme
Fake “trusted sender” labels can mislead users, as scammers embed them into email bodies to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security. The post Fake ‘Trusted Sender’ Labels Misused in New Apple Mail Phishing Scheme appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mail-trusted-sender-phishing-scam/
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Apple Mail’s ‘Trusted Sender’ Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme
Apple Mail’s “trusted sender” label can mislead users, as scammers exploit it to disguise phishing emails and create a false sense of security. The post Apple Mail’s ‘Trusted Sender’ Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-mail-trusted-sender-phishing-scam/
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Police dismantle dark web network exploiting child sexual abuse material
International law enforcement agencies announced Friday dismantling one of the largest known networks of fraudulent platforms on the dark web, uncovering hundreds of thousands of fake websites used to scam users seeking child sexual abuse content. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/police-dismantle-dark-web-network-exploiting-child-abuse-images
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New Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Scam Spreads Malware on Windows PCs
Cybersecurity researchers at Sublime Security have discovered a new scam that uses realistic, interactive JavaScript-based Zoom meeting invites to trick users into installing malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-zoom-meeting-invite-scam-windows-pc-malware/
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New Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Scam Spreads Malware on Windows PCs
Cybersecurity researchers at Sublime Security have discovered a new scam that uses realistic, interactive JavaScript-based Zoom meeting invites to trick users into installing malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-zoom-meeting-invite-scam-windows-pc-malware/
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New Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Scam Spreads Malware on Windows PCs
Cybersecurity researchers at Sublime Security have discovered a new scam that uses realistic, interactive JavaScript-based Zoom meeting invites to trick users into installing malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-zoom-meeting-invite-scam-windows-pc-malware/
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New Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Scam Spreads Malware on Windows PCs
Cybersecurity researchers at Sublime Security have discovered a new scam that uses realistic, interactive JavaScript-based Zoom meeting invites to trick users into installing malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-zoom-meeting-invite-scam-windows-pc-malware/
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Google slows Android sideloading to trip up scammers
Google’s advanced flow for Android changes how apps from unverified developers are installed, adding steps to reduce scam-driven sideloading. The feature is aimed at … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/20/android-advanced-flow-sideloading-steps/
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Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams
Google on Thursday announced a new “advanced flow” for Android sideloading that requires a mandatory 24-hour wait period to install apps from unverified developers in an attempt to balance openness with safety.The new changes come against the backdrop of a developer verification mandate the tech giant announced last year that requires all Android apps to…
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Cybercriminals are Winning with AI
AI has become the most powerful tool for financial fraud since the dawn of the Internet. As predicted, criminals are exploiting it faster, more effectively, and at scale. According to the latest Interpol Global Financial Fraud Report, AI-enhanced fraud is now 4.5 times more profitable than traditional schemes. That’s a significant shift and we’re still…
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Smashing Security podcast #459: This clever scam nearly hijacked a tech CEO’s Apple ID
In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg – involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you’re immune? First…
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North Korea’s 100,000-strong fake IT worker army rake in $500M a year for Kim Jong Un
Researchers map full org chart of the scam from dodgy recruiters to helpful Western collaborators First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/18/researchers_lift_the_lid_on/
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Nordstrom’s email system abused to send crypto scams to customers
Customers of upscale department store chain Nordstrom received fraudulent messages from a legitimate company email address that promoted cryptocurrency scams disguised as a St. Patrick’s Day promotion. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nordstroms-email-system-abused-to-send-crypto-scams-to-customers/
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Crypto Scam ShieldGuard Dismantled After Malware Discovery
ShieldGuard Chrome extension posed as a crypto security tool but stole wallets and drained user data First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/crypto-scam-shieldguard-dismantled/
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New ClickFix Scam Tricks Users Into Mapping Hacker-Controlled Drives
A new ClickFix scam tricks Windows users into running hidden commands that map hacker-controlled drives and load malware… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-scam-users-mapping-hacker-controlled-drives/
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FBI Intensifies Crackdown on Thai Scam Centers Targeting Americans
The first contact often seems harmless, a friendly message, casual conversation, or even a budding online romance. But for many Americans, these interactions mark the beginning of a devastating financial scam. Authorities say these crimes trace back to organized scam centers in Southeast Asia. Now, the FBI in Thailand is working closely with regional partners…
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Georgian Charged for Running Phishing Scam Targeting NBA, NFL Players, While in Federal Custody
Kwamaine Jerell Ford First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/phishing-scam-targeting-pro-athletes/
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Sears Exposed AI Chatbot Phone Calls and Text Chats to Anyone on the Web
Customer conversations with chatbots can include contact information and personal details that make it easier for scammers to launch phishing attacks and commit fraud. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/sears-exposed-ai-chatbot-phone-calls-and-text-chats-to-anyone-on-the-web/
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Zero lessons learned: Convicted scammer allegedly ran another athlete-focused phishing scam from federal prison
Kwamaine Jerell Ford allegedly impersonated an adult film star and tricked his high-profile victims into sharing their iCloud credentials and MFA codes under false pretenses. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/nba-nfl-athletes-social-engineering-scheme-apple-icloud-mfa/
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Big Tech Unites: Industry Giants Sign Global Accord to Combat AI-Driven Scams
In a rare display of unified defense, eight of the world’s most powerful technology firms have signed a landmark pact to disrupt the global scam networks currently siphoning billions of dollars from consumers. The Online Services Accord Against Scams signed by Google, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., OpenAI, LinkedIn, Adobe Inc., and Match..…
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New Phishing Scam Uses LiveChat to Pose as Amazon and PayPal in Real Time
Cofense researchers warn of a phishing scam where attackers use LiveChat to impersonate Amazon and PayPal agents and steal credit card and MFA codes. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phishing-scam-livechat-pose-as-amazon-paypal/
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Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact
Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, and others join a new voluntary accord to share signals, tighten safeguards, and fight online scams across platforms. The post Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-big-tech-anti-scam-accord/
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Researchers Warn of Global Surge in Fake Shipment Tracking Scams
Some of these campaigns are linked to Darcula, a Chinese-language phishing-as-a-service platform First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/global-surge-fake-shipment/
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Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams
Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/models-are-applying-to-be-the-face-of-ai-scams/
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MEA Shipment Phishing Scams Surge, Stealing Banking Data in Real Time
Every day, billions of people rely on postal and courier services to deliver everything from handwritten letters to high value online orders.The rapid growth of global e-commerce has made parcel delivery services a critical part of everyday life. According to the Universal Postal Union’s State of the Postal Sector report, postal services now support approximately 7.3 billion…
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‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams
Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/models-are-applying-to-be-the-face-of-ai-scams/
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Fake scandal clips on Facebook bait victims into investment scams
Tags: scamBitdefender researchers uncovered hundreds of scam campaigns promoted through Facebook ads that use fake news stories, celebrity impersonation, and redirect chains to funnel … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/16/facebook-ads-investment-fraud-campaigns/
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Fake rooms, props and a script to lure victims: inside an abandoned Cambodia scam centre
Sprawling compound, including mock-up banks and police offices, uncovered by Thai military during border clashesIt is as if you have walked into a branch of one of Vietnam’s banks. A row of customer service desks, divided by plastic screens, with landline phones, promotional leaflets and staff business cards. A seated waiting area and a private…
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Watch out for fake Malwarebytes renewal notices in your calendar
Tags: scamScammers are sending fake calendar “renewal” notices impersonating Malwarebytes to trick victims into calling a fake billing number. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/watch-out-for-fake-malwarebytes-renewal-notices-in-your-calendar/