Tag: scam
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OFAC Sanctions Chinese Scam Platform Xinbi Guarantee
The US Treasury has placed sanctions on notorious Chinese cybercrime marketplace Xinbi Guarantee First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ofac-sanctions-chinese-scam/
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OFAC Sanctions Chinese Scam Platform Xinbi Guarantee
The US Treasury has placed sanctions on notorious Chinese cybercrime marketplace Xinbi Guarantee First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ofac-sanctions-chinese-scam/
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FBI Strategy Calls for More Takedowns, Better Info-Sharing
Bureau Won’t ‘Sit and Wait for the Best Opportunity,’ Says FBI’s Leatherman. The FBI vowed Wednesday to crack down on ransomware gangs and online scammers in a first-ever public cybercrime strategy that also said the bureau will prioritize working with victims and work more with private sector partners to take down criminal computer infrastructure. First…
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US disrupts Xinbi Guarantee marketplace fueling the cyber scam economy
The U.S. government also carried out a seizure of $52.8 million from 52 wallets connected to the platform. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-disrupts-xinbi-guarantee-marketplace-cybercrime
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U.S. Disrupts Xinbi Guarantee Scam Marketplace, Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced coordinated actions aimed at an illicit online marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee that offered scam services, including seizing Telegram channels used to run the service, confiscating two cryptocurrency wallets, and deploying the Scam Center Strike Force to Madagascar to help disrupt 13 scam compounds run by Chinese…
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This $30 Tool Helps You Spot Scams Before You Click
IsThisSpam helps you check suspicious emails, texts, links, and websites before you click or respond. The post This $30 Tool Helps You Spot Scams Before You Click appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/isthisspam-lifetime-subscription/
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BengalSEO Poisons Bing Search Results to Deliver MayaBot and Tech Support Scams
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a sprawling search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign that paves the way for malware deployment and tech support scams.The campaign, discovered by the DFIR Report in March 2026, has been codenamed BengalSEO. It has operated out of the Indian state of Rajasthan since at least 2015, driven by two…
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Rogue ScreenConnect Clients Spread Four-Stage VBScript Chain to Newly Connected Hosts
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of worm-like activity that abuses ConnectWise ScreenConnect to distribute a malicious Visual Basic Script (VBScript) payload to newly connected systems.According to Huntress, three unrelated incidents have been found to use diverse initial access methods, namely a Quick Assist tech-support scam, a phishing-delivered MSI installer, and a fake First seen on…
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Breach of Confidence, 04 September 2026
I’ve spent this week watching a scam artist successfully impersonate a friend on LinkedIn, complete with his job title and a slightly better headshot. It was reported four days ago. The account is still up. LinkedIn’s verification process remains slower… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/breach-of-confidence-04-september-2026/
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US, Britain to coordinate on scam center takedowns
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency and Crown Prosecutor signed a memorandum to cooperate on cases involving Southeast Asian scam operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/scam-compounds-coordination-us-uk-memorandum
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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you
Tags: scamThe suspicious calls, texts, and DMs you got recently aren’t a coincidence, according to Malwarebytes. Scammers have worked out which platform gets them the best results … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/04/scam-texts-peak-research/
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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you
Tags: scamThe suspicious calls, texts, and DMs you got recently aren’t a coincidence, according to Malwarebytes. Scammers have worked out which platform gets them the best results … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/04/scam-texts-peak-research/
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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you
Tags: scamThe suspicious calls, texts, and DMs you got recently aren’t a coincidence, according to Malwarebytes. Scammers have worked out which platform gets them the best results … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/04/scam-texts-peak-research/
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Scammers have figured out the best time to text you
Tags: scamThe suspicious calls, texts, and DMs you got recently aren’t a coincidence, according to Malwarebytes. Scammers have worked out which platform gets them the best results … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/04/scam-texts-peak-research/
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Why Stopping Upstream Scams Before Money Moves Is a Cybersecurity Problem
Financial institutions are realizing how upstream impersonation scams lead directly to downstream fraud. And potential lawsuits. New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Citibank and the company behind Zelle for failing to protect and reimburse consumers from impersonation-driven fraud last year. 86-year-old Nina Mortellito sued Bank of America and Merrill Lynch after losing $700,000 to..…
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Manchester Airport Breach: What 8.7M Customers Should Do
Manchester Airports Group customer data is now public. Here’s what was exposed, why it raises scam risks, and what affected travelers should do next. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-manchester-airport-breach-what-customers-should-do/
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Large Enterprises Targeted in Fake Merger & Acquisition Scams
Threat actors behind the Phantom Deal campaign are studying companies in extreme detail, aiming to dupe midlevel employees into initiating large financial transfers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/large-enterprises-fake-merger-acquisition-scams
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Large Enterprises Targeted in Fake Merger & Acquisition Scams
Threat actors behind the Phantom Deal campaign are studying companies in extreme detail, aiming to dupe midlevel employees into initiating large financial transfers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/large-enterprises-fake-merger-acquisition-scams
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Fake Acquisition Scam Uses Forged NDAs to Demand Euro626,000 Corporate Payment.
Threat actors impersonated Gen executives and major consulting firms in a targeted business email compromise-style operation that used forged non-disclosure agreements to isolate a legal employee and pressure the company into transferring Euro626,735.45 to a Hong Kong entity. Dubbed Phantom Deal, the campaign shows how financially motivated actors can abuse legitimate M&A processes, corporate history…
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Messaging-Scams: Wie industrialisierte Betrugsmodelle Vertrauen, Geschwindigkeit und KI ausnutzen
Messaging-Scams entwickeln sich zu einem industriell organisierten Risiko für Verbraucher, Unternehmen und Markenvertrauen. Entscheidend ist nicht nur die technische Abwehr, sondern ein Managementansatz, der Geschwindigkeit herausnimmt, Identität überprüfbar macht und Melde- sowie Reaktionsprozesse fest im Alltag verankert. Management Summary Messaging-Scams sind kein Randphänomen mehr, sondern ein skalierbares Geschäftsmodell. Kriminelle industrialisieren bekannte Betrugsmuster über SMS, Messenger,……
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Messaging-Scams: Wie industrialisierte Betrugsmodelle Vertrauen, Geschwindigkeit und KI ausnutzen
Messaging-Scams entwickeln sich zu einem industriell organisierten Risiko für Verbraucher, Unternehmen und Markenvertrauen. Entscheidend ist nicht nur die technische Abwehr, sondern ein Managementansatz, der Geschwindigkeit herausnimmt, Identität überprüfbar macht und Melde- sowie Reaktionsprozesse fest im Alltag verankert. Management Summary Messaging-Scams sind kein Randphänomen mehr, sondern ein skalierbares Geschäftsmodell. Kriminelle industrialisieren bekannte Betrugsmuster über SMS, Messenger,……
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Revolut scam wave steals £180,000 from Jersey residents in just four weeks
If you live in Jersey and bank with Revolut, you should be on your guard against scam phone calls. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/revolut-scam-jersey
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The Ongoing Spread of North Korean Worker Scams
The notorious North Korean IT worker scams continue to expand beyond U.S. borders and into fields other than IT, a worrying notion in a complex and vast operation that brings as much as $800 million a year to the rogue nation. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/the-ongoing-spread-of-north-korean-worker-scams/
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What’s the Scam?
To subscribe to my monthly email newsletter, you have to enter your information on the webpage, and then reply to an automatically generated email. This is, of course, to prevent people from subscribing addresses other than their own. Starting last… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/whats-the-scam/
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Scammers Running Fake Cryptocurrency AML Wallet-checking Sites Hoodwink Users, Drain Wallets
Fake crypto AML checker sites are tricking users into approving malicious transactions that can drain wallets, Malwarebytes researchers warn. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/scammers-running-fake-cryptocurrency-aml-wallet-checking-sites-hoodwink-users-drain-wallets/
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Indeed Job Scam: Fake Recruiters Are Spreading Android Spyware
Scammers are using fake Indeed interview apps to infect Android phones with spyware. Learn how the attack works and how job seekers can avoid it. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-indeed-fake-interview-app-android-malware/
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Microsoft Teams Has Become a Haven for Scammers in China
Fraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/microsoft-teams-is-becoming-a-haven-for-chinese-scammers/
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Android 17 adds new protections against sneaky Wi-Fi tracking and web snooping
Google introduced a batch of network security changes coming in Android 17, aimed at making it harder for network operators, snoops, and scammers to track what you do on your … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/28/android-17-network-security-features/
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Fake listings can turn trusted platforms into scam springboards
Tags: scamA trusted name on a trusted platform does not guarantee a trustworthy listing. It could still lead to a tech support scammer. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/fake-listings-can-turn-trusted-platforms-into-scam-springboards/
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Fake GTA 6 Demo Spreads Malware: How to Spot the Scam
There is no legitimate GTA 6 demo. Fake Rockstar sites are distributing Vidar malware that targets passwords, cookies, and logged-in browser sessions. The post Fake GTA 6 Demo Spreads Malware: How to Spot the Scam appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fake-gta-6-demo-malware-scam/