Tag: scam
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Scam Abuses Gemini Chatbots to Convince People to Buy Fake Crypto
A convincing presale site for phony Google Coin features an AI assistant that engages victims with a slick sales pitch, funneling payment to attackers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/scam-abuses-gemini-chatbots-convince-people-buy-fake-crypto
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Cryptocurrency Scams in Asia Combine Malvertising and Pig Butchering, Causing Losses Up to ¥10 Million
A rising wave of cryptocurrency scams sweeping across Asia is blending two major fraud techniques malvertising and pig butchering to create a more deceptive and scalable attack model. The scams begin with malvertising, where attackers run ads impersonating well”‘known financial experts or promoting AI”‘powered trading platforms. These ads often seen on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites direct users…
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Job scam uses fake Google Forms site to harvest Google logins
Phishers are using fake Google Forms pages hosted on lookalike domains to trick job seekers into handing over their Google credentials. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/job-scam-uses-fake-google-forms-site-to-harvest-google-logins/
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Scammers exploit trust in Atlassian Jira to target organizations
Threat actors have leveraged legitimate email notification feature of Atlassian Jira to deliver localized scam emails at scale. The emails From late December 2025 through late … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/atlassian-jira-scam-emails/
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Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin”
An AI chatbot posing as Google’s Gemini is being used to pitch fake “Google Coin,” promising 7x returns. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scammers-use-fake-gemini-ai-chatbot-to-sell-fake-google-coin/
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Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for suspicious moments
Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, bringing AI-powered scam detection to your desktop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scam-guard-for-desktop-a-second-set-of-eyes-for-suspicious-moments/
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Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for suspicious moments
Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, bringing AI-powered scam detection to your desktop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/scam-guard-for-desktop-a-second-set-of-eyes-for-suspicious-moments/
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Fake Winter Olympics 2026 Stores Target Fans With Data-Theft Scams
Fake Winter Olympics 2026 stores are using lookalike domains and deep discounts to steal fans’ payment and personal data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-winter-olympics-2026-stores-target-fans-with-data-theft-scams/
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Fake Winter Olympics 2026 Stores Target Fans With Data-Theft Scams
Fake Winter Olympics 2026 stores are using lookalike domains and deep discounts to steal fans’ payment and personal data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-winter-olympics-2026-stores-target-fans-with-data-theft-scams/
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Fake Winter Olympics 2026 Stores Target Fans With Data-Theft Scams
Fake Winter Olympics 2026 stores are using lookalike domains and deep discounts to steal fans’ payment and personal data. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-winter-olympics-2026-stores-target-fans-with-data-theft-scams/
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware
A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more. The post Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fake-captcha-scam-stealc-malware-windows/
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Cybersecurity Alert: Fake Shops Target Winter Olympics 2026 Fans for Attacks
The excitement surrounding the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has given cybercriminals a new opportunity to trick fans. The adorable stoat mascots, Tina and Milo, have become international sensations especially their official 27 cm plush version, which quickly sold out on the official Olympic web store. Unfortunately, this surge in demand has attracted scammers exploiting the…
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260K Users Exposed in AI Extension Scam
Fake AI Chrome extensions exposed 260,000 users by using remote iframes to extract data and maintain persistent access. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/260k-users-exposed-in-ai-extension-scam/
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Valentine’s Day: Cyber Experts Heed Caution When Looking For Love (and Gifts) Online
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, cybersecurity experts are warning consumers to be cautious online, whether they’re looking for love or trying to grab a last minute gift. Why do scams increase around Valentine’s Day? Anne Cutler, Cybersecurity Expert at Keeper Security, notes: >>Valentine’s Day is one of the easiest moments of the year for romance scams…
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Gone With the Shame: One in Two Americans Are Reluctant to Talk About Romance Scam Incidents
Tags: scamMen should take extra care on Valentine’s Day because they are nearly twice as likely as women to fall victim to romance scams. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/one-in-two-americans-romance-scam-incidents
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Cryptohack Roundup: 20 Years for $73 Million Scam
Also: SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years for Fraud, SBF Seeks New Trial. This week, a 20-year sentence in a $73 million scam, SafeMoon CEO got eight years for fraud, Sam Bankman-Fried sought a new trial, Epstein’s early crypto investments, a U.K. lawsuit against HTX, a probe of a Trump-linked crypto deal, a crypto-linked home invasion…
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AI is Supercharging Romance Scams with Deepfakes and Bots
AI is giving online romance scammers even more ways to hide and accelerate their schemes while making it more difficult for people to detect fraud operations that are resulting in billions of dollars being stolen every year from millions of victims. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-is-supercharging-romance-scams-with-deepfakes-and-bots/
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Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Is Exploding
The use of cryptocurrency in sales of human beings for prostitution and scam compounds nearly doubled in 2025, according to a conservative estimate. Many of the deals are happening in plain sight. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/crypto-funded-human-trafficking-is-exploding/
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KI treibt die Industrialisierung von Romance-Scams voran
Romance-Scams haben sich zu einem industrialisierten, KI-gestützten Geschäftsmodell entwickelt: Aus unkoordinierten Einzeltätern ist ein milliardenschweres, professionell organisiertes kriminelles Ökosystem geworden. Nach Angaben der Federal Trade Commission (FTC) verursachte Investmentbetrug das eigentliche ‘Endgame” vieler Romance-Scams im Jahr 2024 Schäden in Höhe von 5,7 Milliarden US-Dollar. Experten gehen davon aus, dass es sich dabei lediglich […] First…
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Criminals are using AI website builders to clone major brands
AI-assisted website builders are making it far easier for scammers to impersonate well-known and trusted brands, including Malwarebytes. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/criminals-are-using-ai-website-builders-to-clone-major-brands/
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KI treibt die Industrialisierung von Romance-Scams voran
Natürlich rücken Romance-Scams rund um den Valentinstag verstärkt in den Fokus. Doch die Realität ist weitaus düsterer: Dieses Geschäft läuft 365 Tage im Jahr unabhängig von saisonalen Anlässen. 2026 markiert den Beginn einer neuen Ära der Romance-Scams. Leistungsstarke KI-Modelle darunter Gemini von Google, ChatGPT von OpenAI sowie Claude von Anthropic eröffnen… First seen on ap-verlag.de…
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Fake Out: 0APT Data-Leak Ransomware Group Branded a Scam
Bitcoin Joining Fee for Affiliates and No Proven Victims Cited by Researchers. Newcomer ransomware group 0APT is being branded a likely scam operation, not least after a list of over 200 supposed victims turned out to be bogus, if not entirely AI-generated – never mind a 1 bitcoin joining fee for would-be affiliates and outdated…
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North Korean hackers targeted crypto exec with fake Zoom meeting, ClickFix scam
The scam involved a ClickFix attack where hackers install malware on a device by having the victim try to resolve fictitious technical issues. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-targeted-crypto-exec-clickfix
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Bing Ads Abused to Deliver Azure-Hosted Tech Support Scams
A scam campaign is abusing Bing search ads and Azure infrastructure to deliver fraudulent tech support pages to users. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/bing-ads-abused-to-deliver-azure-hosted-tech-support-scams/
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Chinese crypto scammer sentenced in absentia to 20 years after fleeing US
The Department of Justice said it will “work with our law enforcement partners around the world to ensure that Li is returned to the United States to serve his full sentence.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/chinese-crypto-scammer-sentenced-after-fleeing-us
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Hackers Weaponize 7-Zip Downloads to Turn Home PCs Into Proxy Nodes
A fake website impersonating the popular 7-Zip file archiver has been distributing malicious software that secretly converts infected computers into residential proxy nodes. The counterfeit site has been operating undetected for an extended period, exploiting user trust in what appears to be legitimate software. The scam begins when users accidentally visit 7zip[.]com instead of the…
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TransUnion’s Real Networks Deal Focuses on Robocall Blocking
The acquisition allows the credit reporting agency to add SMS spam and scam prevention to its robocall blocking capabilities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/transunion-s-real-networks-deal-focuses-on-robocall-blocking
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Threat Actors Weaponize Bing Ads for Azure Tech Support Scams
A sophisticated tech support scam campaign has emerged, exploiting malicious advertisements on Bing search results to redirect victims to fraudulent websites hosted on Microsoft’s Azure Blob Storage platform. The attack, first detected on February 2, 2026, affected users across 48 organizations in the United States within hours, demonstrating the effectiveness of weaponizing legitimate advertising channels…