Tag: scam
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Asia-Pacific scam networks generate nearly $40 billion a year
Cybercrime is taking a larger share of criminal activity in Asia and the Pacific. More than half of surveyed jurisdictions reported that cybercrime accounts for over 30% of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/19/interpol-asia-cybercrime-trends-report/
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Asia-Pacific scam networks generate nearly $40 billion a year
Cybercrime is taking a larger share of criminal activity in Asia and the Pacific. More than half of surveyed jurisdictions reported that cybercrime accounts for over 30% of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/19/interpol-asia-cybercrime-trends-report/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories
The internet did not break this week. It got used exactly as designed, which is worse.Searches were siphoned through shady browser add-ons. AI chat links turned into malware delivery paths. macOS attacks ran in memory and left almost nothing behind. Cloud agents looked like helpers until attackers treated them like open shells.Add exposed edge gear,…
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Summer vacation scams surge, targeting travel industry
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/summer-vacation-scams-surge-targeting-travel-industry
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What’s new in Android 17? Anti-theft tools, scam detection, and parental controls
The Android 17 rollout has started for supported Pixel devices, delivering new security and privacy capabilities before expanding to other devices later this year. Security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/android-17-security-and-privacy-features/
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Product showcase: From phishing texts to risky Wi-Fi, Norton 360 Deluxe watches the gaps
Norton 360 Deluxe combines device security, scam detection, web protection, and VPN privacy in a single subscription that covers up to five devices. It is available for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/product-showcase-norton-360-deluxe/
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Product showcase: From phishing texts to risky Wi-Fi, Norton 360 Deluxe watches the gaps
Norton 360 Deluxe combines device security, scam detection, web protection, and VPN privacy in a single subscription that covers up to five devices. It is available for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/product-showcase-norton-360-deluxe/
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India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears
Authorities said scammers previously exploited the feature by posting fake exam questions before the test and later replacing them with the real questions, making it look like they had leaked the exam in advance. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-blocks-telegram-over-cheating-fears
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FTC warns of record $3.5 billion losses to imposter scams in 2025
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-warns-of-record-35-billion-losses-to-imposter-scams-in-2025/
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Crypto scammers are sending couriers to victims’ homes to collect cash
Scammers behind cryptocurrency investment schemes are dispatching couriers to pick up cash from victims in person, the FBI warns. According to the agency, scammers usually … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/16/crypto-scammers-couriers-cash-pickups-fbi-warning/
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FBI Warns Courier Cash Pickups Are Driving Crypto Scams
The FBI claims couriers are being used to circumvent bank transfers in crypto investment schemes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-warns-courier-cash-pickups/
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FBI Warns Courier Cash Pickups Are Driving Crypto Scams
The FBI claims couriers are being used to circumvent bank transfers in crypto investment schemes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-warns-courier-cash-pickups/
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FBI Warns Courier Cash Pickups Are Driving Crypto Scams
The FBI claims couriers are being used to circumvent bank transfers in crypto investment schemes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fbi-warns-courier-cash-pickups/
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FBI warns of couriers collecting crypto scam payments
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fbi-warns-of-couriers-collecting-crypto-scam-payments
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FBI: Fraudsters use couriers to steal money in crypto scams
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that criminals are using couriers to collect money from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, also known as pig butchering or romance baiting. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-fraudsters-use-couriers-to-steal-money-in-crypto-scams/
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UK Finance ‘shocked but not surprised’ by rise in fraud as tech firms ‘profit’ from it
Two-thirds of authorised push payment scams begin on tech platforms, according to UK Finance annual report First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366644167/UK-Finance-shocked-but-not-surprised-by-rise-in-fraud-as-tech-firms-profit-from-it
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Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of fraudulent activity targeting users across the Middle East and North Africa by employing various fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating politicians, public figures, and trusted organizations.”These accounts promoted fake offers, including free mobile internet packages, financial compensation, and government subsidy programs,” Group-IB First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/06/sniper-dz-scams-target-mena-users-via.html
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FBI takes down massive China-based cybercrime network that caused $1.9B in losses
Outsider provided phishing kits and infrastructure for cybercriminals to scam victims with lures claiming they missed packages, had unpaid tolls or parking violations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/outsider-cybercrime-network-takedown-china-fbi-google-lumen/
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FBI takes down massive China-based cybercrime network that caused $1.9B in losses
Outsider provided phishing kits and infrastructure for cybercriminals to scam victims with lures claiming they missed packages, had unpaid tolls or parking violations. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/outsider-cybercrime-network-takedown-china-fbi-google-lumen/
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Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/chinese-cybercrime-operation-that-used-ai-to-scam-hundreds-of-thousands-of-victims-sued-by-google/
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Google Sues Chinese Phishing Service Over Gemini Abuse
Complaint Says Service Generated More Than 1.5 Million Malicious URLs. Google has sued a Chinese phishing-as-a-service provider accused of teaching customers to use Gemini to generate and customize scam websites, a campaign linked to more than 1.59 million phishing URLs, over 100,000 victims, and widespread credential and financial theft. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to send scam texts
The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/12/google-sues-alleged-chinese-cybercrime-operation-that-used-ai-to-send-scam-texts/
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Google sues China-based scammers over Gemini AI abuse
Google has filed a lawsuit against Outsider Enterprise, a China-based cybercrime network for using AI tools, including Gemini, to build phishing websites and scam … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/12/google-china-based-cybercrime-network-lawsuit/
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: AI Security Controls, Major Patch Releases, Public Sector Audits, and Emerging Online Scams
Tags: ai, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, governance, government, risk, risk-management, scam, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityThis week’s cybersecurity developments highlight a growing emphasis on proactive security measures, governance oversight, and risk management across both public and private sectors. From large-scale vulnerability remediation efforts and AI security enhancements to government-led technology reviews and event-driven cybercrime campaigns, organizations continue to face a complex threat landscape. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/tce-weekly-roundup-cybersecurity-ai/
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams: Fake Websites, Ticket Fraud, and Job Scams Already Active
The FIFA World Cup 2026 may not kick off until June 11, 2026, but cybercriminals have already begun exploiting anticipation surrounding the tournament. Security researchers and law enforcement agencies are warning that FIFA World Cup 2026 scams are actively targeting fans, job seekers, and businesses through fake websites, phishing campaigns, and fraudulent online services. First seen on…
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Product showcase: Avast One turns scam screenshots into actionable security advice
Avast One Free combines privacy, security, identity monitoring, and performance tools in a single platform. The app is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Checking … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/12/product-showcase-avast-one-platform/
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Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts
A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/drug-sites-hijacked-spotifys-search-ranking-through-fake-podcasts-report-finds/
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Hackers Exploit SniperDz PhaaS for Brand Spoofing and Browser Hijacking
A wave of phishing campaigns across the Middle East and North Africa exposes a sophisticated, centralized fraud ecosystem operating under the SniperDz banner. What initially appeared as isolated Facebook and Instagram scams fake offers for free mobile data, government subsidies, and compensation are linked to a turnkey Push-Notification-as-a-Service (PNaaS) and Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) affiliate platform that…
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Scammers use short videos on social media to spread Vidar infostealer
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/scammers-use-short-videos-on-social-media-to-spread-vidar-infostealer
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Identity Scams Evolve Into Multi-Stage Attacks
Victims Increasingly Face Multiple Compromises From a Single Incident. Identity theft scams are increasingly unfolding as coordinated, AI-assisted attack chains that begin with phishing or impersonation escalate into account takeovers, device compromise and broader fraud, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/identity-scams-evolve-into-multi-stage-attacks-a-31918