Tag: scam
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Fake Tax Claims Scam Stealing Over $10,000 from Victims
Tax season has become a breeding ground for sophisticated AI-powered scams, with nearly half of Americans reporting fraudulent IRS-related communications, according to McAfee’s 2025 survey. Cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake audio, phishing emails, and spoofed websites to steal identities and funds, costing victims up to $10,000 in losses”, and in some cases, far more. Escalating Threats…
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Microsoft Dismantles Malvertising Scam Using GitHub, Discord, Dropbox
Microsoft Threat Intelligence exposes a malvertising campaign exploiting GitHub, Discord, and Dropbox. Discover the multi-stage attack chain, the… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/microsoft-dismantle-malvertising-github-discord-dropbox/
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FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity company GuidePoint Security, claim that hackers have gained access to an organization’s network to steal sensitive data, and threaten to publish the stolen data unless…
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FBI Issues Urgent Warning About Data Extortion Scam Targeting Corporate Executives
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alerted businesses about a disturbing new data extortion scam targeting corporate executives. The scheme, which is being orchestrated by criminals posing as the “BianLian Group,” involves sending fraudulent letters to high-level professionals with threats of sensitive data leaks unless hefty ransom payments are made. First seen on thecyberexpress.com…
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CISA, FBI warn of BianLian mail scam targeting executives with $500k ransom note
In an alert on Thursday, the FBI said scammers are mailing letters to corporate executives claiming that they stole sensitive data and will publish it unless a demand is paid in Bitcoin. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cisa-fbi-warn-bianlian-mail-scam-extortion
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Breach Roundup: US Sanctions Iran-Based Nemesis Admin
Also, BianLian Ransomware Hackers Aren’t Really Mailing You. This week, the U.S. sanctioned the Nemesis admin, Poco RAT spotted in Latin America, Apple challenged a British order to weaken encryption and the FBI warned against scam letters purportedly from BianLian. Also, a Nigerian tax scammer extradited to the U.S., a new botnet and a Webex…
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YouTube warns of AI-generated video of its CEO used in phishing attacks
YouTube warns that scammers are using an AI-generated video featuring the company’s CEO in phishing attacks to steal creators’ credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/youtube-warns-of-ai-generated-video-of-its-ceo-used-in-phishing-attacks/
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Google Rolls Out AI Scam Detection for Android to Combat Conversational Fraud
Google has announced the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scam detection features to secure Android device users and their personal information.”These features specifically target conversational scams, which can often appear initially harmless before evolving into harmful situations,” Google said. “And more phone calling scammers are using spoofing techniques to hide their real First seen on…
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Google Introduces New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features for Android
With Android Scam Detection for messages and calls, Google wants to push scam detection further than traditional spam detection First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-new-ai-scam-detection/
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1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers
New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices”, from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems”, are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/1-million-third-party-android-devices-badbox-2/
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LinkedIn Phishing Scam: Fake InMail Messages Spreading ConnectWise Trojan
Cofense uncovers new LinkedIn phishing scam delivering ConnectWise RAT. Learn how attackers bypass security with fake InMail emails… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-fake-linkedin-inmail-deliver-connectwise-trojan/
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Fake BianLian ransom notes mailed to US CEOs in postal mail scam
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang in fake ransom notes sent to US companies via snail mail through the United States Postal Service. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-bianlian-ransom-notes-mailed-to-us-ceos-in-postal-mail-scam/
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Scammers Mailing Ransom Letters While Posing as BianLian Ransomware
Scammers are impersonating BianLian ransomware, and mailing fake ransom letters to businesses. Learn the red flags and how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-mailing-ransom-letters-bianlian-ransomware/
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FTC Cracks Down on Phantom Debt Collection Scam, Freezes Assets of Fraudsters
A major victory for consumers has come from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as it successfully halts a deceptive phantom debt collection scheme that has misled and exploited individuals across the country. The FTC’s legal action has led to a temporary restraining order issued by a federal court, stopping the illegal operations of the scam…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Google Calendar Spoofing: How Attackers Use It for Phishing Scams
Google Calendar spoofing is the latest phishing tactic tricking users with fake invites. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself from these scams. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/google-calendar-spoofing-how-attackers-use-it-for-phishing-scams/
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The Rise of QR Phishing: How Scammers Exploit QR Codes and How to Stay Safe
QR phishing is on the rise, tricking users into scanning malicious QR codes. Learn how cybercriminals exploit QR codes and how to protect yourself. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rise-of-qr-phishing-how-scammers-exploit-qr-codes/
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Neuer PayPal-Scam: Feature <> für Phishing missbraucht
Betrüger missbrauchen das ‘No-Code Checkout”-Feature für raffinierte Phishing-Attacken. Wir erklären die ausgefeilte Masche. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/neuer-paypal-scam-feature-no-code-checkout-fuer-phishing-missbraucht-310927.html
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How to Protect Your Digital Identity While Gaming Online
Playing games online provides entertainment but exposes you to specific dangers during gameplay. Hackers and scammers specifically target your personal data, payment specifics, and gaming account information. Cybercriminals steal money and account credentials through phishing attacks, malware, and unsecured systems. Gaming carelessly can lead to possible profile loss and the threat of identity theft. Protecting…
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New PayPal Scam Tricks Users with Convincing Ads and Pages
A new scam targeting PayPal customers has been identified, using convincing Google search ads and specially-crafted PayPal pay First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/new-paypal-scam-tricks-users-with-convincing-ads-and-pages/
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5 things to know about ransomware threats in 2025
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, breach, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, iot, law, leak, mfa, monitoring, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, scam, service, software, sophos, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-day2. Mid-size organizations are highly vulnerable: Industry data shows mid-size organizations remain highly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. “CISOs need to be aware that ransomware is no longer just targeting large companies, but now even mid-sized organizations are at risk. This awareness is crucial,” says Christiaan Beek, senior director, threat analytics, at Rapid7.Companies with annual revenue…
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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New Attack Hijacks Popular YouTube Gaming Channels to Steal Steam Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender Labs have uncovered a sophisticated scam targeting the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) gaming community. Cybercriminals are hijacking popular YouTube gaming channels to impersonate professional players and lure unsuspecting fans into fraudulent schemes. These scams, timed to coincide with major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, result in stolen…
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Your item has sold! Avoiding scams targeting online sellers
There are many risks associated with selling items on online marketplaces that individuals and organizations should be aware of when conducting business on these platforms. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/online-marketplace-scams/
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‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram
An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/openai-job-scam/
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Quarter of Brits Report Deepfake Phone Scams
New Hiya data finds 26% of UK consumers encountered a deepfake scam call in Q4 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/quarter-brits-report-deepfake-calls/
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Thailand Targets Cyber Sweatshops to Free 1,000s of Captives
Thai police said it was expecting to soon welcome 7,000 human trafficking victims, forced to work on cybercrime scams in call centers in Mynmar, in a first wave of people being freed from captivity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/thailand-cyber-sweatshops-free-captives