Tag: scam
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Fake DMV Texts Scam Hit Thousands in Widespread Phishing Campaign
A series of fraudulent text messages impersonating state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) has spread throughout the United… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-dmv-texts-scam-widespread-phishing-campaign/
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Fake DMV Texts Scam Thousands in Widespread Phishing Campaign
A series of fraudulent text messages impersonating state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) has spread throughout the United… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-dmv-texts-scam-widespread-phishing-campaign/
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North Korean BlueNoroff Uses Deepfakes in Zoom Scams to Install macOS Malware for Crypto Theft
The post North Korean BlueNoroff Uses Deepfakes in Zoom Scams to Install macOS Malware for Crypto Theft appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-bluenoroff-uses-deepfakes-in-zoom-scams-to-install-macos-malware-for-crypto-theft/
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Scammers Use Inferno Drainer to Steal $43K from CoinMarketCap Users
Scammers used Inferno Drainer to steal $43,000 in crypto from 110 CoinMarketCap users through a fake wallet prompt embedded in the site’s front-end. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-inferno-drainer-crypto-coinmarketcap-users/
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DuckDuckGo Browser’s Scam Blocker to Guard Against Phishing and Malware Sites
DuckDuckGo has rolled out an advanced update to its browser’s built-in Scam Blocker, a robust security feature designed to shield users from a wide array of online threats, including phishing sites, malware, and sophisticated scams. Now integrated into the DuckDuckGo browser for both desktop and mobile platforms, Scam Blocker offers protection by default, requiring no…
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Over $225M nabbed in US’s largest crypto scam seizure yet
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-225m-nabbed-in-uss-largest-crypto-scam-seizure-yet
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Financial deepfake scams targeted in bipartisan Senate bill
New legislation seeks the creation of a Treasury-led task force to examine and combat AI-fueled scams that trick Americans out of their money. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/financial-deepfake-scams-targeted-in-bipartisan-senate-bill/
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Threat Actors Manipulate Google Search Results to Display Scammer’s Phone Number Instead of Real Number
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting the trust users place in sponsored search results on platforms like Google to orchestrate sophisticated scams. These malicious entities craft deceptive advertisements that mimic legitimate websites, particularly targeting popular brands and tech support services. By leveraging the visibility of paid ads, which often appear at the top of search results,…
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Nach Krypto-Scam: US-Polizei knackt Bitcoin-Automaten mit Trennschleifer
Eine Familie aus dem US-Bundesstaat Texas hat Bitcoin im Wert von 25.000 US-Dollar an Betrüger übermittelt. Die Reaktion der Polizei wirft Fragen auf. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-krypto-scam-us-polizei-knackt-bitcoin-automaten-mit-trennschleifer-2506-197309.html
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DuckDuckGo’s Scam Blocker now blocks more types of scams
Tags: scamOnline scams are getting worse and more varied. DuckDuckGo knows that, so they’ve made changes. Their built-in Scam Blocker now stops more kinds of scam sites, all without … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/20/duckduckgo-scam-blocker-update/
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Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes
To stop AI scam callers, break automatic speech recognition systems First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/voice_altering_vishing_jammer/
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Cryptohack Roundup: $100 Million Iranian Cryptocurrency Hack
Also: Gotbit CEO Sentencing, US Authorities Seize $225M Tied to Scams. This week, $100 million Nobitex hack, Gotbit CEO sentenced, support for Roman Storm, Trump’s crypto earnings, North Korea’s Codebase infiltration, Haru Invest CEO acquitted, $225 million scam funds seized and New York disrupted a $1 million scam. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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DOJ moves to seize $225 million in crypto stolen by scammers
A civil forfeiture complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia this week, where investigators from the FBI and U.S. Secret Service said they used blockchain analysis to trace the funds back to fraud schemes perpetrated by actors in the Philippines. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/doj-moves-to-seize-225-million-in-stolen-crypto
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Scammers Insert Fake Support Numbers on Real Apple, Netflix, PayPal Pages
Cybercriminals are injecting fake support phone numbers onto official sites like Bank of America and Netflix. Learn how ‘search parameter injection’ scams work and protect yourself now. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-fake-support-numbers-real-apple-netflix-paypal/
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US recovers $225 million of crypto stolen in investment scams
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized more than $225 million in cryptocurrency linked to investment fraud and money laundering operations, the largest crypto seizure in the history of the U.S. Secret Service. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/us-recovers-225-million-of-crypto-stolen-in-investment-scams/
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Scammers Spread False Support Info Using Legitimate Websites
In a new wrinkle on the tech support scam front, these search parameter injection attacks dupe victims into believing they are receiving technical help when they are actually speaking to fraudsters. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/scammers-spread-false-support-info-legitimate-websites
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DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites
The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and “scareware” sites. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/duckduckgo-beefs-up-scam-defense-to-block-fake-stores-crypto-sites/
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N. Korean Hackers Use PylangGhost Malware in Fake Crypto Job Scam
North Korean hackers deploy PylangGhost malware through fake crypto job interviews targeting blockchain professionals with phishing and remote access tools. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/n-korean-hackers-pylangghost-malware-crypo-job-scam/
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BlueNoroff Deepfake Zoom Scam Hits Crypto Employee with MacOS Backdoor Malware
The North Korea-aligned threat actor known as BlueNoroff has been observed targeting an employee in the Web3 sector with deceptive Zoom calls featuring deepfaked company executives to trick them into installing malware on their Apple macOS devices.Huntress, which revealed details of the cyber intrusion, said the attack targeted an unnamed cryptocurrency foundation employee, who received…
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Paddle Pays $5m to Settle Tech Support Scam Allegations
Payment processor Paddle has agreed to settle with the FTC over allegations related to tech support scams First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/paddle-pays-5m-settle-tech-support/
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Paddle settles for $5 million over facilitating tech support scams
Tags: scamPaddle.com and its U.S. subsidiary will pay $5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allegations that the company facilitated deceptive tech-support schemes that harmed many U.S. consumers, including older adults. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paddle-settles-for-5-million-over-facilitating-tech-support-scams/
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U.S. Moves to Collect $7.74 Million Tied to N. Korea IT Worker Scam
The DOJ is moving to collect $7.74 million seized two years ago in connection with a criminal case involving an IT worker scam run by North Korean operatives. The case is one of many that have been running in the United States and elsewhere for almost a decade. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Google to scale up AI-powered fraud detection and security operations in India
Google has unveiled its Safety Charter in India, which will expand its AI-led developments for fraud detection and combating scams across the country, the company’s largest market outside the United States. Digital fraud in India is rising. Fraud related to the Indian government’s instant payment system UPI grew 85% year-over-year to nearly 11 billion Indian…
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AI scams trigger surge in student aid fraud
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ai-scams-trigger-surge-in-student-aid-fraud
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Virtual kidnapping scams prey on our worst fears
Tags: scamGetting a call saying a family member has been kidnapped is terrifying. Fear and panic take over, making it hard to think clearly. That’s exactly what criminals count on when … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/16/virtual-kidnapping-scams/
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Developers Beware Sophisticated Phishing Scams Exploit GitHub Device Code Flow to Hijack Tokens
A sophisticated and increasing wave of cyberattacks now targets software developers through a little-known yet legitimate GitHub feature: the OAuth 2.0 Device Code Flow. Security experts, notably from Praetorian, have warned that threat actors are leveraging this mechanism to trick developers into surrendering access to their most sensitive code repositories and CI/CD pipelines. The attacks…
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Multinational scam center takedown leads to asset seizures, arrests
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/multinational-scam-center-takedown-leads-to-asset-seizures-arrests
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WordPress Sites Turned Weapon: How VexTrio and Affiliates Run a Global Scam Network
The threat actors behind the VexTrio Viper Traffic Distribution Service (TDS) have been linked to other TDS services like Help TDS and Disposable TDS, indicating that the sophisticated cybercriminal operation is a sprawling enterprise of its own that’s designed to distribute malicious content.”VexTrio is a group of malicious adtech companies that distribute scams and harmful…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Evita Founder Charged in $530M Case
Also: 5 Guilty Pleas in Cambodia-linked $36.9 Million Scam. Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, charges against a crypto firm founder in a $530M sanctions evasion and money laundering case, guilty pleas in a $36.9M scam, an $8.3M exploit of Alex Lab, and Cetus Protocol relaunched after a $223M…