Tag: scam
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TDL001 – Cybersecurity Explained: Privacy, Threats, and the Future – Chester Wisniewski
Tags: access, ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, computer, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, email, finance, firewall, gartner, government, guide, hacker, hacking, Hardware, infosec, Internet, jobs, linkedin, mail, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, password, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, risk, russia, scam, skills, software, sophos, spam, sql, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, virus, vulnerability, wifi, windowsSummary “The Defenders Log” Episode 1 features host David Redekop and guest Chet Wisniewski discussing the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Wisniewski, with decades of experience, traces his journey from early BBS and phone network exploration to becoming a cybersecurity expert. They delve into the evolution of hacking, the emergence of profitable cybercrime like email spam,…
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Google Data Breach Sparks Phishing Wave Targeting Gmail Users
A Google Salesforce breach exposed business data, fueling phishing scams against Gmail users. Learn what happened and how to protect your account. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/google-data-breach-targets-gmail/
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5 ways to improve cybersecurity function while spending less
Tags: advisory, ai, authentication, ceo, ciso, control, cyber, cybersecurity, firewall, governance, incident response, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, risk, scam, service, siem, skills, soc, technology, threat, tool, training, windows2. Focus on people and processes: “Teamwork and influential leadership are pivotal in Orange County. We work side-by-side as extensions across our departments. We can’t all do everything, and we don’t want to reinvent the wheel. We shoulder the burden together, revisit existing initiatives, and reduce that tech debt,” Cheramie explains. “That’s how you do…
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How ACI Worldwide Plans to Take APP Scams Head-On – Part 1
ACI Worldwide’s Signals Network Intelligence Technology Promises to Fight APP Scams. Real-time payments are set to boost global GDP by $285.8 billion and bring 167 million people into the financial system by 2028. ACI Worldwide says real-time fraud prevention is key to protecting these gains. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-aci-worldwide-plans-to-take-app-scams-head-on-part-1-a-29293
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Agentic AI Browser an Easy Mark for Online Scammers
One Prompt Was Enough for AI Agent to Buy, Click and Expose Sensitive Data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/agentic-ai-browser-easy-mark-for-online-scammers-a-29291
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Agentic AI Browser an Easy Mark for Online Scammers
One Prompt Was Enough for AI Agent to Buy, Click and Expose Sensitive Data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/agentic-ai-browser-easy-mark-for-online-scammers-a-29291
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Beware! Google Ads Promote Fake Tesla Websites Soliciting Fraudulent Deposits
Scammers are using Google Ads to pose as Tesla in an elaborate cybercrime campaign that aims to obtain illicit preorders for the company’s unreleased Optimus humanoid robot and other items. These deceptive sponsored listings appear prominently in search results for terms like >>Optimus Tesla preorder,
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Beware! Google Ads Promote Fake Tesla Websites Soliciting Fraudulent Deposits
Scammers are using Google Ads to pose as Tesla in an elaborate cybercrime campaign that aims to obtain illicit preorders for the company’s unreleased Optimus humanoid robot and other items. These deceptive sponsored listings appear prominently in search results for terms like >>Optimus Tesla preorder,
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CTM360 Report Explains How Emotions Fuel Modern Fraud
CTM360 research reveals how scammers hook their victims through manipulative traps built on AI, stolen data, and brand… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ctm360-report-explains-how-emotions-fuel-modern-fraud/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Industrial Systems in Crosshairs of Russian Hackers, FBI Warns, as MITRE Updates List of Top Hardware Weaknesses
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, cisa, cisco, cloud, conference, control, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, docker, espionage, exploit, flaw, framework, fraud, google, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, LLM, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, mobile, network, nist, risk, russia, scam, service, side-channel, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsCheck out the FBI’s alert on Russia-backed hackers infiltrating critical infrastructure networks via an old Cisco bug. Plus, MITRE dropped a revamped list of the most important critical security flaws. Meanwhile, NIST rolled out a battle plan against face-morphing deepfakes. And get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks and on vulnerability prioritization strategies! Here are…
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Interpol Arrests Over 1K Cybercriminals in ‘Operation Serengeti 2.0’
The operation disrupted countless scams, and authorities seized a significant amount of evidence and recovered nearly $100 million in lost funds. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/interpol-operation-serengeti-2-0
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20-year-old Scattered Spider Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Noah Michael Urban, a 20-year-old Florida man, was sentenced for his role as a member of the notorious Scattered Spider threat group in a series of phishing and other scams between 2022 and 2023 in which they got victims’ credentials and used them to steal corporate information, customer data, and cryptocurrency. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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Interpol bags 1,209 suspects, $97M in cybercrime operation focused on Africa
Crypto mines, BEC scams, fake passports, and a $300M fraud empire allegedly brought down during Serengeti 2.0 First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/22/interpol_serengeti_20/
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Over 1,200 arrested in Africa-wide cybercrime crackdown, Interpol says
Authorities across Africa have dismantled large-scale cybercrime and fraud networks, arresting over three months more than 1,200 people suspected of carrying out ransomware attacks, online scams, and business email compromise schemes, Interpol said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/africa-interpol-cybercrime-crackdown
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Europol Denies $50K Reward for Qilin Ransomware, Calls It a Scam
Europol has confirmed that a widely reported $50,000 reward for information on the Qilin ransomware group is a… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/europol-denies-qilin-ransomware-reward-scam/
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Cryptohack Roundup: New York Man, Firm to Pay $228M in Ponzi Scheme
Also: Coinbase’s Misconfigured Smart Contract, GMX Repayment Plans. This week, a Ponzi scammer must pay $228 million, Google clarified Play Store non-custodial wallet rules, Coinbase misconfiguration, GMX repayment, BtcTurk halted transfers, bank groups wrote lawmakers. Prosecutors seized funds. The Federal Reserve ended a special oversight program. Hong Kong published new rules. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Protect Your Phone: Guard Against SIM Swap Scams and Fraud
Rrise of SIM swap fraud, its implications, and how to protect yourself. Stay informed and secure your accounts today! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/protect-your-phone-guard-against-sim-swap-scams-and-fraud-2/
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Experts Find AI Browsers Can Be Tricked by PromptFix Exploit to Run Malicious Hidden Prompts
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a new prompt injection technique called PromptFix that tricks a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) model into carrying out intended actions by embedding the malicious instruction inside a fake CAPTCHA check on a web page.Described by Guardio Labs an “AI-era take on the ClickFix scam,” the attack technique demonstrates how AI-driven browsers,…
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AI Website Builder Lovable Abused for Phishing and Malware Scams
Scammers have been spotted abusing AI site builder Lovable to mimic trusted brands, steal credentials, drain crypto wallets,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ai-website-builder-lovable-phishing-malware-scams/
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Executives Warned About Celebrity Podcast Scams
The Better Business Bureau is urging business owners and influencers not to fall for a new type of podcast scam First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/experts-warn-executives-celebrity/
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Deepfake AI scammers target the Big Yin
Cyber criminal scammers exploiting GenAI to create deepfake AI tools are targeting one of the UKs most beloved comics, and one of its strongest accents. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366629655/Deepfake-AI-scammers-target-the-Big-Yin
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493 Cases of Sextortion Against Children Linked to Notorious Scam Compounds
Scam compounds in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos have conned people out of billions. New research shows they may be linked to child sextortion crimes too. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/child-sextorition-scam-compounds-southeast-asia/
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Why the US Needs New Policies to Fight Scams
Fraud Expert Trace Fooshee on Regulatory Steps Needed to Curb Payment Scams. While the U.K. and Australia have mobilized multiple sectors to tackle payment scams, the United States faces complex hurdles. The U.S. can’t replicate other regulatory models but it can pursue targeted actions such as regulating scam-prone ad platforms and creating a central fraud-fighting…
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Thai police arrest SMS blasting scammers allegedly hired by Chinese boss
Thai police found a portable SMS blaster capable of sending barrages of scam texts inside of a Suzuki, at least the second such seizure in Bangkok in recent weeks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bangkok-police-sms-scammers-blasting
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Scammers Target BackSchool Deals, Diverting Shoppers to Fraud Sites
As the back-to-school season intensifies, cybercriminals are exploiting the heightened online shopping activity by deploying sophisticated scams aimed at siphoning funds and personal data from unsuspecting consumers. According to retail analytics, U.S. households allocate approximately $860 per child on essentials like supplies, apparel, and electronics, creating a lucrative window for threat actors. These perpetrators engineer…
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Home Office Phishing Scam Targets UK Immigration Sponsors
The sophisticated campaign aims to steal credentials of sponsor license holders to facilitate immigration fraud, extortion and other monetization schemes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/home-office-phishing-uk/
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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Ghanaians Extradited to Face US Romance Scam and BEC Charges
$150 Million Stolen From Victims and Laundered, Allege Federal Prosecutors. Four Ghanian nationals have been charged with stealing more than $100 million by perpetrating romance scams and business email compromises against U.S. organizations, as well as laundering the stolen proceeds. Three of the suspects have been extradited to the United States to stand trial. First…