Tag: scam
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Fake Claude AI Installers Used to Spread Malware in New Cyber Scam
Hackers are abusing fake Claude AI installer pages promoted through Google Ads to trick users into running malware in a campaign. The operation combines highly realistic install guides with a stealthy, multi”‘stage infection chain that abuses trusted Windows components, fileless execution, and advanced evasion techniques to stay under the radar. Victims who click these ads…
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Scammers Exploit Disposable VoIP Numbers to Bypass Reputation Blocking
New tactics used by threat actors who embed phone numbers in scam emails as a key indicator of compromise (IOC), revealing how attackers exploit VoIP infrastructure to evade detection and scale fraud operations. Telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) remains a dominant phishing technique, in which victims are lured to call attacker-controlled numbers rather than clicking malicious…
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CallPhantom Android scam reached 7.3 million downloads on Google Play
Scams targeting Android users in India and across the Asia-Pacific region have grown around a long-standing curiosity gap: the desire to look up call records tied to a phone … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/07/callphantom-android-scam-google-play/
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Vermeintlicher Tech Support: Scam-Kampagne adressiert C-Level in Unternehmen
Tags: scamFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/vermeintlich-tech-support-scam-kampagne-fokus-c-level-unternehmen
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Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do
It’s not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/cybercriminals-are-complaining-about-ai-slop-flooding-their-forums/
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Darkhub HackingHire Portal Promotes Crypto Fraud and Spyware Services
A newly identified dark web platform, Darkhub, is advertising a wide range of hacking-for-hire services, including account compromise, surveillance, and financial manipulation. The service, accessible via the Tor network, presents itself as a centralized hub for offensive cyber capabilities targeting both individuals and organizations. Many similar services historically function as advance-fee scams rather than delivering…
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Insights into the clustering and reuse of phone numbers in scam emails
Talos has recently started to collect and gather intelligence around phone numbers within emails as an additional indicator of compromise (IOC). In this blog, we discuss new insights into in-the-wild phone number reuse in scam emails. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/insights-into-the-clustering-and-reuse-of-phone-numbers-in-scam-emails/
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LinkedIn job scams push most pros to verify roles before applying
Questioning whether a job posting is genuine has become part of the application routine for most professionals. 72% stop to consider the legitimacy of a role at least … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/06/linkedin-job-scams-hit-hard/
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Cyberangriff in 12 Minuten: Neuer Tech-Support-Scam zielt direkt auf CEOs und Vorstände
Die aktuelle Kampagne zeigt erneut: Cybersecurity ist längst keine reine IT-Aufgabe mehr. Gerade Führungskräfte werden zunehmend zum primären Angriffsziel. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cyberangriff-in-12-minuten-neuer-tech-support-scam-zielt-direkt-auf-ceos-und-vorstaende/a44995/
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Romance scammers turn sweet talk into £102M payday
Tags: scamVictims losing £280K a day to fake profiles and sob stories First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/05/05/romance_scam_figures/
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FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/femitbot-telegram-mini-apps-crypto-scam-android-malware/
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The 2026 World Cup scam economy is already running before the first whistle
Tags: scamA four-part scam economy is already forming around the 2026 World Cup, using the tournament’s brand to sell everything from fake visas to worthless tokens. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/05/the-2026-world-cup-scam-economy-is-already-running-before-the-first-whistle/
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Telegram Mini Apps Abused for Crypto Scams and Android Malware Delivery
What happened CTM360 researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation using Telegram’s Mini App feature to run cryptocurrency scams, impersonate major brands, and distribute Android malware. The platform behind the operation, dubbed FEMITBOT based on a string found in API responses, uses Telegram bots and embedded Mini Apps to create convincing app-like experiences within the…The…
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276 Arrested as Authorities Dismantle Crypto Scam Centers Targeting Americans
In an unprecedented international law enforcement operation, authorities have dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers, resulting in the arrest of 276 individuals. The coordinated effort, led by the FBI, Dubai Police, and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, targeted transnational criminal networks running sophisticated >>pig butchering<< investment fraud schemes against American citizens. Threat…
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Fake Party Invites and the Rise of Social Phishing Attacks
Attackers are now impersonating invitation services to trick people into clicking malicious links and sharing sensitive information. These phishing attempts look like legitimate event invites, making them especially effective. In this episode, we discuss how these scams work and what steps you can take to stay protected. Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode!……
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Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M
A coordinated international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities has arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes targeting Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.The crackdown was led by the Dubai Police, under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior, in partnership with…
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Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation that uses Telegram’s Mini App feature to run crypto scams, impersonate well-known brands, and distribute Android malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-mini-apps-abused-for-crypto-scams-android-malware-delivery/
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Google AppSheet Exploited in 30,000-User Facebook Phishing Operation
Scammers are abusing Google AppSheet and Google Drive to bypass security filters and steal thousands of Facebook Business accounts globally. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/google-appsheet-facebook-accountdumpling-scam/
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New Global Scam Uses Fake Meeting Links to Run PowerShell Malware
BlueNoroff hackers used fake Zoom calls, ClickFix prompts, and fileless PowerShell malware to steal credentials from Web3 and crypto targets. The post New Global Scam Uses Fake Meeting Links to Run PowerShell Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-lazarus-bluenoroff-fake-video-call-malware/
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U.S. Consumers Lost $2.1 Billion in Social Media Scams in 2025, FTC Says
An FTC report says that Americans last year lost $2.1 billion in social media scams, such as shopping and investment schemes. Social media site have become the place where most of these scams start, and more than half of that money was stolen in scams began on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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FBI Warns Logistics Sector of Fake Business Identity Cargo Scams
The FBI issued a public service announcement warning the transportation and logistics sectors about a massive increase in cyber-enabled strategic cargo theft. Threat actors are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to impersonate legitimate businesses, hijack freight, and steal high-value shipments. The financial impact of these attacks is severe. In 2025 alone, estimated cargo theft losses in…
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Uses SMS Pumping to Inflate Phone Bills
A newly uncovered cyber fraud campaign is abusing fake CAPTCHA pages to trick mobile users into sending large volumes of international SMS messages, resulting in unexpected phone bills and illicit profits for attackers. Unlike traditional malware campaigns, this operation does not require installing malicious software. Instead, it exploits telecom billing systems and affiliate revenue models…
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More PayPal emails hijacked to deliver tech support scams
We investigate how scammers are abusing PayPal’s systems to push victims into calling fake support numbers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/more-paypal-emails-hijacked-to-deliver-tech-support-scams/
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FCC tightens KYC rules for telecoms, closes loophole for banned foreign services
The commission wants telecoms to do more to verify their callers and prevent illegal calls and scams from reaching Americans. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fcc-know-your-customer-supply-chain-security-rules/
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Cryptohack Roundup: North Korea Steals Bulk of Crypto So Far
Also: Cartier Heir Imprisoned, Believe Founder Benjamin Pasternak Arrested. This week, North Korea hacks, Cartier heir jailed, Believe founder arrested, Cambodia scam network sanctioned. A U.S. Army soldier’s insider bet, Litecoin, sentences in laundering and romance fraud cases, France probed crypto kidnapping. Tennessee banned crypto ATMs, Kelp DAO and Alex Mashinsky. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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FBI and International Agencies Shut Down Scam Centers, Arrest 276 People
The FBI and law enforcement from Dubai, Thailand, and China shut down nine scam centers and arrested 276 people in connection with crypto fraud operations that were used to target Americans and steal millions of dollars by convincing victims to invest money through seemingly legitimate but fake crypto platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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FBI and International Agencies Shut Down Scam Centers, Arrest 276 People
The FBI and law enforcement from Dubai, Thailand, and China shut down nine scam centers and arrested 276 people in connection with crypto fraud operations that were used to target Americans and steal millions of dollars by convincing victims to invest money through seemingly legitimate but fake crypto platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…