Tag: scam
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Europol knackt Betrugsnetzwerk: Opfer um mehr als drei Millionen Euro betrogen
Online-Betrug mit Kryptowährungen: Europol lässt internationales Scam-Netzwerk auffliegen. Dabei wurden zahlreiche Objekte durchsucht. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/europol-knackt-betrugsnetzwerk-opfer-um-mehr-als-drei-millionen-euro-betrogen-314859.html
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First-Party-Fraud übertrifft Scams und wird zur häufigsten Form globaler Angriffe
Inflation und steigende Lebenshaltungskosten tragen voraussichtlich zu einer Zunahme opportunistischer Betrugsfälle in den Bereichen Finanzdienstleistungen, E-Commerce und anderen Branchen bei. KI-gestützter Betrug wird voraussichtlich im Jahr 2025 zunehmen. LexisNexis Risk Solutions veröffentlicht seinen jährlichen Cybercrime-Report, eine Analyse von über 104 Milliarden globalen Transaktionen auf der »LexisNexis Digital Identity Network Plattform« im Jahr 2024 [1]…. First…
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Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats. The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday…
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BEC, FTF Scams Drove Cyber Insurance Claims, Coalition Says
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/bec-ftf-scams-drove-cyber-insurance-claims-coalition-says
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GovDelivery, an email alert system used by governments, abused to send scam messages
The state of Indiana attributed the scam emails to a compromised contractor’s account. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/government-email-alert-system-govdelivery-used-to-send-scam-messages/
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-io-on-device-ai-scam-texts/
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Government email alert system GovDelivery used to send scam messages
The state of Indiana attributed the scam emails to a compromised contractor’s account. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/13/government-email-alert-system-govdelivery-used-to-send-scam-messages/
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An $8.4 Billion Chinese Hub for Crypto Crime Is Incorporated in Colorado
Before a crackdown by Telegram, Xinbi Guarantee grew into one of the internet’s biggest markets for Chinese-speaking crypto scammers and money laundering. And all registered to a US address. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/xinbi-guarantee-crypto-scam-hub/
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Deepfake attacks are inevitable. CISOs can’t prepare soon enough.
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, espionage, finance, fraud, governance, grc, identity, incident response, jobs, law, mfa, north-korea, password, privacy, resilience, risk, scam, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, updateReal-world fabrications: Even security vendors have been victimized. Last year, the governance risk and compliance (GRC) lead at cybersecurity company Exabeam was hiring for an analyst, and human resources (HR) qualified a candidate that looked very good on paper with a few minor concerns, says Kevin Kirkwood, CISO.”There were gaps in how the education represented…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Zero-Day Exploits, Developer Malware, IoT Botnets, and AI-Powered Scams
What do a source code editor, a smart billboard, and a web server have in common? They’ve all become launchpads for attacks”, because cybercriminals are rethinking what counts as “infrastructure.” Instead of chasing high-value targets directly, threat actors are now quietly taking over the overlooked: outdated software, unpatched IoT devices, and open-source packages. It’s not…
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FreeDrain Phishing Scam Drains Crypto Hobbyists’ Wallets
A global cryptocurrency phishing operation likely based in India or Sri Lanka has been stealing digital assets since at least 2022 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/freedrain-phishing-scam-crypto/
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Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/paranoia-social-engineering-real-fake/
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Chrome 137 Integrates Gemini Nano AI to Combat Tech Support Scams
Google has unveiled a groundbreaking defense mechanism in Chrome 137, integrating its on-device Gemini Nano large language model (LLM) to detect and block these malicious campaigns in real time. This update marks a significant leap in combating evolving cyber threats by leveraging artificial intelligence directly within users’ browsers. Tech support scams exploit psychological manipulation, mimicking…
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Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
Google has integrated artificial intelligence into its cybersecurity toolkit to shield users from financial and data theft scams. On Friday, May 09, 2025, the company unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its latest AI-driven initiatives across Search, Chrome, and Android, marking a significant leap in preemptive threat detection and user protection. These advancements aim to counteract…
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Malicious X ads fuel new cryptocurrency scam
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/malicious-x-ads-fuel-new-cryptocurrency-scam
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Google Chrome to use on-device AI to detect tech support scams
Google is implementing a new Chrome security feature that uses the built-in ‘Gemini Nano’ large-language model (LLM) to detect and block tech support scams while browsing the web. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-to-use-on-device-ai-to-detect-tech-support-scams/
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Threat Actors Target Job Seekers with Three New Unique Adversaries
Netcraft has uncovered a sharp rise in recruitment scams in 2024, driven by three distinct threat actors employing unique and highly technical strategies to exploit vulnerabilities in the job market. As economic pressures like wage stagnation, the cost-of-living crisis, and the gig economy’s growth create fertile ground for cybercriminals, these scams have already resulted in…
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Google Deploys On-Device AI to Thwart Scams on Chrome and Android
The tech giant plans to leverage its Gemini Nano LLM on-device to enhance scam detection on Chrome First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-ai-gemini-nano-scams-chrome/
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Frank Abagnale: Fraud is 4,000x Easier Now Quantum AI as Solution?
With the rise of generative AI tools, fraudsters can now scam victims out of millions in mere seconds, prompting renewed urgency among cybersecurity experts to fight back with emerging technologies like quantum AI. At the SAS Innovate conference this week, renowned former con artist Frank Abagnale, the inspiration behind the film >>Catch Me If You…
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Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
Google on Thursday announced it’s rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered countermeasures to combat scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.The tech giant said it will begin using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), to improve Safe Browsing in Chrome 137 on desktops.”The on-device approach provides instant insight on risky websites and allows us…
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Chinese Hackers Flood Japan with 580 Million Phishing Emails Using ‘CoGUI’ Kit
Chinese hackers used the CoGUI phishing kit to send over 580 million scam emails to Japanese users in early 2025, impersonating brands like Amazon and PayPal. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/chinese-hackers-580-million-phishing-emails-cogui-kit/
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ESET Reveals How to Spot Fake Calls Demanding Payment for ‘Missed Jury Duty’
ESET, a leading cybersecurity firm, has shed light on one particularly insidious scheme: fake calls purportedly from government officials demanding payment for ‘missed jury duty’. Here’s how to identify and protect against these scams. Scammers employing these tactics often impersonate law enforcement officers or court officials, using a blend of urgency and authority to intimidate…
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Fake Crypto Exchange Ads on Facebook Spread Malware
Bitdefender exposes Facebook ad scams using fake crypto sites and celebrity lures to spread malware via malicious desktop… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-crypto-exchange-ads-facebook-spread-malware/
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New Attack Exploits X/Twitter Ad URL Feature to Deceive Users
Silent Push Threat Analysts have recently exposed a sophisticated financial scam leveraging a vulnerability in X/Twitter’s advertising display URL feature to deceive users. This attack manipulates the platform’s URL display mechanism to present a legitimate-looking link, such as “From CNN[.]com,” while redirecting unsuspecting victims to a malicious cryptocurrency scam site impersonating Apple’s brand. This campaign,…
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Researchers Turn the Tables: Scamming the Scammers in Telegram’s PigButchering Scheme
Cybersecurity specialists have devised an innovative approach to combat an emerging cybercrime called >>PigButchering
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Fake AI Tools Push New Noodlophile Stealer Through Facebook Ads
Scammers are using fake AI tools and Facebook ads to spread Noodlophile Stealer malware, targeting users with a… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-ai-tools-noodlophile-stealer-facebook-ads/
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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams
The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/08/job-employment-scams/
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ClickFix Scam: How to Protect Your Business Against This Evolving Threat
Cybercriminals aren’t always loud and obvious. Sometimes, they play it quiet and smart. One of the tricks of… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-scam-how-to-protect-business-againt-threat/