Tag: scam
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The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days
Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-the-openai-models-that-hacked-hugging-face-were-active-on-the-internet-for-days/
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Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere
Tags: scamAnalysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/satellite-images-reveal-how-giant-scam-compounds-keep-on-expanding/
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Rubio restricts visas for sextortionists, cyber scammers
The move stems from a Trump executive order as the administration continues to pursue cyber-enabled fraud and other crimes. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/us-visa-restrictions-cybercriminals-rubio/
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Cryptohack Roundup: BitMex Shuts Down
Also: BitShine Fraudster Jailed, Upbit Sanctions Begin. This week, BitMex to shutter, BitShine fraudster imprisoned, three sentenced in 4 million-pound scam, Upbit sanctions begin, Allbridge lost $1.65 million, HTX caught rotating wallets, the United States to seize $25 million in crypto and Celsius founders reached a settlement with the U.S. FTC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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State Department imposes visa restrictions on foreign cyber scammers
Individuals connected to transnational cyber-scam operations face U.S. visa restrictions under a new policy announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/visa-restrictions-cyber-scammers
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Mobile Synthetic Identity Scams Can Outscore Real Borrowers
Point Predictive’s Matt Vega on Detecting Identity Fraud and $30 Liveness Kits. Injection kits selling for about $30 enable fraud rings hot-wire a mobile device’s camera feed or inject a deepfake stream into the verification process, bypassing checks many institutions still rely on, said Matt Vega, chief fraud strategist at Point Predictive. First seen on…
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Pixelgenaue Fälschungen täuschen Login-Benachrichtigungen von X vor
Ein neuer X-Phishing-Scam kopiert echte Login-Benachrichtigungen bis ins letzte Pixel, um Konten zu kapern und Passwörter zu stehlen. Gekaperte Konten werden für Krypto-Betrug und Phishing genutzt. Die Phishing-E-Mails warnen die Empfänger vor einem Login ‘von einem neuen Gerät” an einem Ort, an dem sie sich noch nie aufgehalten haben. Die E-Mails enthalten das X-Logo, die…
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North Korean IT Worker Scams Fueling Ukrainian Invasion
Leaked Payment Server Data Lets Researchers Trace Money Flows. Salaries paid to North Korean IT workers end up converted to ammunition used against Ukraine, warns new research based on a trove of leaked payment server data. North Korea has for years smuggled remote and contract IT workers onto Western payrolls. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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FBI Warns Scammers Use AI Deepfakes and Fake IC3 Websites to Target Fraud Victims
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new Public Service Announcement (Alert Number I-072026-PSA) regarding an evolving fraud campaign. Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes and spoofed Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) websites to target and re-victimize individuals who have already fallen prey to scams. Released on July 20, 2026, the alert highlights…
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FBI warns of scammers impersonating agency online
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fbi-warns-of-scammers-impersonating-agency-online
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AI models keep getting caught cheating
New research from the UK shows how nearly every model tested tried to cheat, scam or cut corners on its way to solving problems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-models-cheat-deceive-users-aisi-report/
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Fake FBI Agents Use IC3 Complaint Scams to Target Fraud Victims
Fake FBI agents are using deepfake videos, spoofed IC3 websites and false recovery claims to steal money and personal information from people who were scammed before, the FBI warns. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-fbi-agents-ic3-complaints-scam-victims/
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Fake FBI agents target people who already got scammed
Scammers are impersonating FBI personnel who supposedly handle Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) complaints, using that disguise to deceive and revictimize people who … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/21/fbi-ic3-impersonation-scam-warning/
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The Odyssey piracy scams surface hours after its theatrical debut
Tags: scamChristopher Nolan’s The Odyssey had barely reached theaters before scammers began targeting people searching for pirated copies, according to Malwarebytes. Within hours … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/20/odyssey-movie-piracy-scams-malware/
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Banks and Telecoms Are Struggling to Share Scam Data
Canadian Cyber Exchange’s Jennifer Quaid on Privacy Hurdles, Real-Time Fraud Intel. Banks, telecoms and tech platforms all want to share scam data faster, but privacy rules and regulatory limits are standing in the way, said Jennifer Quaid at the Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange. AI-driven fraud could make matters even worse in the next 12 to…
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Scams Now Drive Almost Half of All Malware Detections as Attackers Weaponise Everyday Trust
Scams accounted for almost 46% of all threat detections in the first half of 2026, making them the single largest category of malicious activity tracked by Gen Digital, the company behind Norton, Avast, LifeLock and MoneyLion, according to its newly published Threat Report H1 2026. The report, Gen’s first half-yearly threat publication after previously reporting…
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2 charged in New York for laundering $43 million from investment scams
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/two-charged-in-new-york-for-laundering-43-million-from-investment-scams
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Scammers weaponize FaceTime to drain bank accounts
Apple is warning iPhone and iPad users that scammers are using FaceTime calls to trick them into handing over money and account details. The company says scammers use social … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/17/apple-facetime-calls-scams/
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Breach Roundup: Extortionists Annoyed by Waning Ransomware
Also, US Sanction Cybercrime Enablers, Celine Dion Ticket Scam. This week, ransomware victims paying less, cybercrime sanctions, Celine Dion ticket scams, 23andMe to pay $18 million, a 13-year old Daixin infection, Spiral ransomware, Patch Tuesday, CISA ordered rapid SharePoint patching and Spanish police busted a cybercrime ring. Sore Egyptian World Cup losers. First seen on…
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Dutch Police and Europol Disrupt Global Investment Scam Infrastructure and Arrest Key Suspects
Dutch police, working with international law-enforcement partners including Europol, have disrupted a sprawling investment-fraud operation alleged to have defrauded victims across multiple countries of more than Euro100 million every month. The investigation has resulted in arrests in Poland, Cyprus, Belgium, and Greece, targeting a network that operated around twenty fraudulent call centers staffed by more…
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Cybercriminals Target Turkish Banks With 8,400 Phishing Domains and 6,600 Scam Ads
Cybercriminals are operating an industrial-scale fraud ecosystem targeting Turkey’s financial sector, using more than 8,400 phishing domains, thousands of social media advertisements, fake loan offers, illicit gambling services, and money-mule recruitment to steal credentials. Group-IB’s investigation links these operations into five interconnected schemes targeting dozens of Turkish banking brands. Group-IB recorded more than 6,600 scam…
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UK charges five persons linked to fraud platform behind more than a million scam calls
Five people have been charged in the UK following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into Russian Coms, a caller ID spoofing service used by fraudsters. Ayoub … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/14/russian-coms-nca-charges-scam-calls/
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Fake Bank Apps Let Scammers Control Android Phones in Southeast Asia
RedHook malware uses fake banking and government apps to steal data and control Android phones, with attacks confirmed in Vietnam and Indonesia so far. The post Fake Bank Apps Let Scammers Control Android Phones in Southeast Asia appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-android-malware-apac-southeast-asia/
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UK charges suspects linked to Russian Coms call spoofing platform
UK authorities charged five people following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into Russian Coms, a major caller ID spoofing platform used by criminals to make over 1.8 million scam calls. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-charges-suspects-linked-to-russian-coms-call-spoofing-platform/
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Turning the Tables on Email Scammers With ‘ScamBuster’
An open source, AI-driven system adopts victim personas to engage with phishing attackers, allowing organizations and law enforcement to gather relevant data on cybercriminal operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/turning-tables-email-scammers-scambuster
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Product showcase: Protect your iPhone with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security for iOS combines scam protection, web protection, VPN, Wi-Fi security, and device security checks in a single app. It is also available for Android. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/09/product-showcase-mcafee-mobile-security-ios/
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OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
Scammers are hijacking government websites to upload ads for “leaked” OnlyFans content. Thousands of copyright complaints from adult creators are helping people avoid malicious links. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/onlyfans-creators-dmca-hacked-government-websites/
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Big Brand Jobs Scam Targets Marketing Pros’ Google Accounts
The phishing campaign uses several tactics, including nested redirects, to evade detection and steal credentials from unsuspecting targets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/big-brand-jobs-scam-marketing-pros-google-accounts
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Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/07/07/savis-app-aims-to-protect-consumers-from-realistic-ai-scams-like-kidnappers-demanding-ransom/