Tag: scam
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U.S. seized $8.2 million in crypto linked to ‘Romance Baiting’ scams
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $8.2 million worth of USDT (Tether) cryptocurrency that was stolen via ‘romance baiting’ scams. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/us-seized-82-million-in-crypto-linked-to-romance-baiting-scams/
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Classiscam Scams Surge in Central Asia, Leveraging Telegram Bots
A new report by Group-IB reveals the growing threat of >>Classiscam
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Speed vs. Security: the Digi Bank Dilemma
Jason Costain on Ways Traditional and Digital Banks Could Learn from Each Other. Digital-only banks promise speed and sleek digital experiences but are not the best places to handle scam victims. Without branches to visit, victims find themselves stuck in a loop of chatbots, said Jason Costain, former head of fraud analytics and threat management…
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Tax Season = Prime Time for Scammers, Here’s How to Stay Safe
Tax season has arrived, and so have the scammers. As W-2 forms pile up and calculators come out, scammers start circling like sharks in shallow water. From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Cybersecurity experts urge the taxpayers to stay sharp and […]…
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New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses
A sophisticated cybercrime service known as >>Lucid
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Classiscam Operators Use Automated Malicious Sites to Steal Financial Data
Classiscam, an automated scam-as-a-service operation, has been identified as a significant threat in Central Asia, leveraging sophisticated techniques to defraud users of online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms. This fraudulent scheme, highlighted in the High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025, utilizes Telegram bots to generate fake websites that mimic legitimate services, effectively deceiving victims into sharing their…
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Cryptohack Roundup: $13M Abracadabra Hack
Also: The Treasury Department Lifts Tornado Cash Sanctions. This week, Abracadabra hack, updates on Tornado Cash and Bybit, $7M scam money recovery, man faces prison for stabbing crypto CEO, movie director charged for swindle, Ripple-SEC case wrap-up, Grinex is the new Garantex, Gotbit plea deal, Coinbase in supply chain hack and Binance insider risk threat.…
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DPRK IT Worker Scam: Mitigation Steps for Hiring Teams
Nisos DPRK IT Worker Scam: Mitigation Steps for Hiring Teams Nisos is tracking a network of likely North Korean (DPRK)-affiliated IT workers posing as Singaporean, Turkish, Finish and US nationals with the goal of obtaining employment in remote IT, engineering, and full-stack blockchain positions… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/dprk-it-worker-scam-mitigation-steps-for-hiring-teams/
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Smashing Security podcast #410: Unleash the AI bot army against the scammers now!
A YouTuber has unleashed an innovative AI bot army to disrupt and outwit the world of online scammers, and a New York Times investigation looks into the intricate web of global money laundering. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-410/
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Even anti-scammers get scammed: security expert Troy Hunt pwned by phishing email
Troy Hunt, creator of the Have I Been Pwned website Troy HuntThe phishing attack was “highly automated and designed to immediately export the list before the victim could take preventative measures,” Hunt wrote.The attack highlights the limitations of passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) in preventing phishing attacks. Hunt said the incident highlights the need for…
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FBI Warns Against Using Unsafe File Converter Tools
The FBI Denver Field Office has sounded the alarm about a burgeoning scam involving purportedly free online document converter tools. This scam, which has gained traction globally, sees cybercriminals harnessing these tools to spread malware, leading to severe consequences such as ransomware attacks. The FBI is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any…
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FBI warns: beware of free online document converter tools
Don’t ‘just trust the logo’: Luke Connolly, a threat analyst with cybersecurity software and consulting firm Emsisoft, said the fact that the FBI has issued a warning is a good indication that this issue is fairly widespread, and should be taken seriously.Defenses, he said, include only using services from trusted vendors, using endpoint protection to…
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Semrush Impersonation Scam Targets Google Ads
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online marketing and advertising tools to leverage them in their malicious campaigns. A recent First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/semrush-impersonation-scam-targets-google-ads/
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Staying Safe with In-Game Skins: How to Avoid Scams and Malware
In-game skins are more than just cosmetic upgrades, they’re a core part of gaming culture. Whether you’re looking… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/staying-safe-in-game-skins-how-to-avoid-scams-malware/
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FBI Warns of Document Converter Tools Due to Uptick in Scams
The FBI’s Denver field office says the tools will convert documents while also dropping malware and scraping users’ systems for sensitive data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/fbi-document-converter-tools-scam
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Thai officers intercept Starlink transmitters allegedly headed for Myanmar scam centers
Thai law enforcement on Saturday reportedly confiscated 38 Starlink satellite internet transmitters allegedly intended to be used in scam compounds in Myanmar. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/thai-officers-intercept-starlink-transmitters-myanmar-cyber-scam-compounds
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Over 300 arrested in international crackdown on cyber scams
Law enforcement agencies in seven African countries arrested over 300 suspected cybercriminals involved in mobile banking, investment and messaging app scams, according to a statement on Monday by Interpol. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/300-arrested-africa-crackdown-cyber-scams
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Decoding Fake US ESTA Emails: Scam or Real Deal?
Decoding Fake US ESTA Emails: Scam or Real Deal? First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/decoding-fake-us-esta-emails-scam-or-real-deal/
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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware
The FBI warns of a significant increase in scams involving free online document converters to infect users with malware. The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users’ sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. >>The FBI Denver Field Office is warning that agents are increasingly seeing a scam…
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New Phishing Scam Uses Fake Instagram Chatbot to Hijack Accounts
New phishing scam targets Instagram business accounts using fake chatbots and support emails, tricking users into handing over login credentials. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phishing-scam-fake-instagram-chatbots-hijack-accounts/
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Scammers cash in on tax season
AI-powered phishing emails, deepfake phone calls, and fake tax prep websites are making tax scams more convincing and costly than ever, according to McAfee. Cybercriminals are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/21/tax-season-scams/
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Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document converters. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fbi-document-converters-malware-scam/
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Scammers Sneak 300+ Ad Fraud Apps onto Google Play with 60M Downloads
Google Play Store hit by 300+ fake Android apps, downloaded more than 60 million times pushing ad fraud and data theft. Learn how to spot and remove these threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-ad-fraud-apps-google-play-60m-downloads/