Tag: scam
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What Happens When Push Notifications Go Malicious?
A Storm of Scams Awaits! First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/what-happens-when-push-notifications-go-malicious/
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So will dich Google per KI vor Scam-Nachrichten schützen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/google-ki-scam-nachrichten-schuetzen-1676355/
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Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets
Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/stubhub-backdoor-stolen-taylor-swift-tickets/
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Feds: BianLian spoofed in corporate exec-targeted mail scam
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/feds-bianlian-spoofed-in-corporate-exec-targeted-mail-scam
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FBI Warns of New Snail Mail Scam Targeting Execs
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/fbi-warns-of-new-snail-mail-scam-targeting-execs
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CSA Outlines Data Security Challenges and Best Practices, While ISACA Offers Tips To Retain IT Pros
Tags: advisory, ai, awareness, banking, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, corporate, crime, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, healthcare, infrastructure, iot, jobs, mail, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, monitoring, network, nis-2, privacy, qr, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, scam, service, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vmware, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-dayCheck out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. Plus, get tips on how to improve job satisfaction among tech staff. Meanwhile, find out why Congress wants federal contractors to adopt vulnerability disclosure programs. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. Dive into six things…
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Ransomware poseurs are trying to extort businesses through physical letters
The FBI is warning business leaders about the scam perpetrated by an unidentified threat group. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/physical-mail-extortion-letters-target-executives/
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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/