Tag: scam
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CBI Shuts Down £390K U.K. Tech Support Scam, Arrests Key Operatives in Noida Call Center
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has announced that it has taken steps to dismantle what it said was a transnational cybercrime syndicate that carried out “sophisticated” tech support scams targeting citizens of Australia and the United Kingdom.The fraudulent scheme is estimated to have led to losses worth more than £390,000 ($525,000) in the United…
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14 Arrested in Romania for £47 Million UK Tax Phishing Scam
14 arrested in major HMRC phishing scam raids across UK Romania. Learn about the multi-million-pound tax fraud operation. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/14-arrested-romania-47-million-uk-tax-phishing-scam/
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Businesses are overconfident as mobile phishing scams surge
Nearly six in 10 companies experienced incidents because of voice or text phishing attacks that led to executive impersonation, according to a new report from Lookout. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/mobile-phishing-risks-lookout/752824/
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Romania and UK Arrest 14 in British Tax Repayment Scam Probe
Britain’s Tax Collector HMRC Lost $63 Million to Fraudsters Wielding Taxpayer Data. Police on Thursday arrested 13 individuals in Romania and one in England on suspicion of engaging in a massive tax fraud scheme against Britain. The arrests appear to be tied to a gang that used phishing attacks against British taxpayers to steal $63…
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Rubio Impersonation Incident is Latest High-Profile Deepfake Scam
The State Department sent an alert to embassies and consulates warning of AI-generated impersonations of high-ranking federal officials after someone posing at Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to contact foreign ministers and U.S. Congress members. It’s the latest incident in what the FBI calls an “ongoing malicious campaign.” First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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Breach Roundup: I’m Lovin’ McDonald’s ‘123456’ Password
Also, US Sanctions North Korean IT Worker Scammers and More Paraguay Hacks. This week, McDonald’s password mishap, North Korean IT worker sanctions, a wormable Microsoft flaw, Qantas update. Monzo fined, Flutter data breach and CyberTeam again targeted Paraguay. Anatsa Trojan reappeared, DoNot targeted a European ministry. Academics sneaked prompt injections into papers. First seen on…
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Smashing Security podcast #425: Call of Duty: From pew-pew to pwned
In episode 425 of “Smashing Security”, Graham reveals how “Call of Duty: WWII” has been weaponised – allowing hackers to hijack your entire PC during online matches, thanks to ancient code and Microsoft’s Game Pass. Meanwhile, Carole digs into a con targeting the recently incarcerated, with scammers impersonating bail bond agents to fleece desperate families.…
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AI Rubio Hoax Further Exposes White House Security Gaps
Impersonation Hoax Leverages Top Officials’ Known Use of Commercial Messaging App. Security analysts tell Information Security Media Group more impersonation scams fueled by artificial intelligence – like the recent one involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio – may increasingly target top U.S. officials if the government continues failing to enforce strict security protocols. First seen…
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Agentic AI Is Fueling a Rise of Deepfake Phishing Scams
Ironscales Founder, CEO Eyal Benishti Pushes to Expand AI Protection Beyond Email. Deepfake phishing is escalating as cybercriminals deploy agentic AI to automate everything from data collection to social engineering. Ironscales founder and CEO Eyal Benishti outlines how phishing is targeting communication platforms beyond email, and how defenders can keep up. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Fake CNN and BBC sites used to push investment scams
Thousands of web pages falsely branded as popular news sites are conduits for fake cryptocurrency investment scams, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/news-websites-faked-to-spread-investment-scams
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BaitTrap: Over 17,000 Fake News Websites Caught Fueling Investment Fraud Globally
A newly released report by cybersecurity firm CTM360 reveals a large-scale scam operation utilizing fake news websites—known as Baiting News Sites (BNS)—to deceive users into online investment fraud across 50 countries.These BNS pages are made to look like real news outlets: CNN, BBC, CNBC, or regional media. They publish fake stories that feature public figures,…
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Eight Malicious Firefox Extensions Expose Users to Credential Theft and Surveillance
The Socket Threat Research Team recently discovered a troubling network of malicious Firefox browser extensions that pose serious threats to user security and privacy. Initially focusing on a single extension, >>Shell Shockers,>mre1903.
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Threat Actors Turn Job Offers into Scams, Causing Over $264 Million in Losses in 2024
In an era marked by a persistent cost-of-living crisis and economic uncertainty, many individuals are seeking side hustles or better-paying jobs to make ends meet. However, threat actors are exploiting this desperation with sophisticated employment scams, netting over $264 million in losses as reported to the FBI in 2024 alone. These scams, often under-reported, thrive…
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New Fake Marketplace From China Mimics Top Retail Brands for Fraud
Silent Push exposes thousands of fake e-commerce websites spoofing major brands like Apple and Michael Kors. Learn how this Chinese phishing scam targets shoppers and steals financial data, impacting global consumers. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/china-fake-marketplace-mimics-top-retail-brands-fraud/
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Massive Android Fraud Operations Uncovered: IconAds, Kaleidoscope, SMS Malware, NFC Scams
A mobile ad fraud operation dubbed IconAds that consisted of 352 Android apps has been disrupted, according to a new report from HUMAN.The identified apps were designed to load out-of-context ads on a user’s screen and hide their icons from the device home screen launcher, making it harder for victims to remove them, per the…
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Kriminalität: Scammer erbeuten in Deutschland mehr als 10 Milliarden Euro
Vor allem jüngere Menschen erkennen Betrugsversuche erst spät. Auf Whatsapp treten Betrugsversuche am häufigsten auf. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/kriminalitaet-scammer-erbeuten-in-deutschland-mehr-als-10-milliarden-euro-2507-197739.html
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Interpol identifies West Africa as potential new hotspot for cybercrime compounds
Interpol said it analyzed five years of data about the illicit industry, which relies on human trafficking to staff up centers with people who are forced to conduct investment fraud, romance scams and other schemes. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/interpol-west-africa-cybercrime-compounds
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Attackers Impersonate Top Brands in Callback Phishing
Microsoft, PayPal, Docusign, and others are among the trusted brands threat actors use in socially engineered scams that try to get victims to call adversary-controlled phone numbers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/attackers-top-brands-callback-phishing
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North Korean hackers expand remote IT worker scam beyond US firms
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/north-korean-hackers-expand-remote-it-worker-scam-beyond-us-firms
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Feds Notify 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries of Scam, Breach
Agency: Fraudsters Used Valid Beneficiary Info to Create Fake Medicare.gov Accounts. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is notifying 103,000 people that their personal information was potentially compromised by fraudsters who set up scam beneficiary online accounts on Medicare.gov. CMS said it has deactivated the fake accounts and is taking other steps in response.…
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Deutsche verlieren 10,6 Milliarden Euro durch Betrug in zwölf Monaten
Ein aktueller Bericht der Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Sicherheitsunternehmen BioCatch beleuchtet das Ausmaß von Betrugsfällen in Deutschland. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/deutsche-verlieren-106-milliarden
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Deutsche verlieren 10,6 Milliarden Euro durch Betrug in zwölf Monaten
Laut dem aktuellen »State of Scams in Germany 2025 Report« der Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), der mit Unterstützung von BioCatch, einem Anbieter für die Erkennung und Prävention von Finanzkriminalität, entstanden ist, haben deutsche Verbraucher allein in den letzten zwölf Monaten 10,6 Milliarden Euro an Betrüger verloren. Das geht aus der für den Report durchgeführten… First…
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Scammers are tricking travelers into booking trips that don’t exist
Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even exist. With AI-generated photos and fake reviews, scammers are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/02/ai-travel-scams/
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U.S. Target North Korean IT Worker Scams with Raids, Indictments
The DOJ announced a far-reaching operation that aimed to knock out a substantial number of North Korean IT worker scams that have victimized more than 100 U.S. companies that unwittingly hired North Korean operatives as remote workers, who then stole data and money to support the Pyongyang regime. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Like SEO, LLMs May Soon Fall Prey to Phishing Scams
Just as attackers have used SEO techniques to poison search engine results, they could rinse and repeat with artificial intelligence and the responses LLMs generate from user prompts. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/seo-llms-fall-prey-phishing-scams
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FBI Warns of Health Insurance Scam Stealing Personal and Medical Data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a scam where criminals pretend to be… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fbi-warns-health-insurance-scam-steal-medical-data/
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DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Health Care Fraud Scams
The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest such case in history. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/doj-charges-324-in-sprawling-14-6-billion-healthcare-fraud-scams/
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DOJ Charges 324 in Sprawling $14.6 Billion Healthcare Fraud Scams
The DOJ and other U.S. agencies has charged 324 people, including medical professionals and pharmacists, in connection with a series of investigations into health care fraud, with one investigation dubbed Operation Gold Rush involving $10.6 billion in fraud, the largest such case in history. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/doj-charges-324-in-sprawling-14-6-billion-healthcare-fraud-scams/
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50 customers of French bank hit after insider helped SIM swap scammers
French police have arrested a business student interning at the bank Société Générale who is accused of helping SIM-swapping scammers to defraud 50 of its clients. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/50-customers-of-french-bank-hit-after-insider-helped-sim-swap-scammers