Tag: scam
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Android’s New Feature Blocks Fraudsters from Sideloading Apps During Calls
Google is working on a new security feature for Android that blocks device owners from changing sensitive settings when a phone call is in progress.Specifically, the in-call anti-scammer protections include preventing users from turning on settings to install apps from unknown sources and granting accessibility access. The development was first reported by Android Authority.Users who…
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Law Enforcement Can’t Save You From Romance Scams
Once a conversation starts and a personal connection is established, scammers behind a screen can lure their targets into video call scams utilizing high-quality deepfake technology First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/law-enforcement-cant-save-you-from-romance-scams/
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Swipe Left on Scams: Cyber Experts Expose Valentine’s Day Fraudsters
This week marks Valentine’s Day 2025! As the popularity of this romantic occasion has grown, so too have the cyber risks associated with dating, gift-giving, and online transactions. We have gathered insights from cybersecurity experts who share their thoughts on Valentine’s Day scams”, from the threats facing love-struck consumers to the best practices for staying…
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Scammers Exploit JFK Files Release with Malware and Phishing
Veriti Research reported a developing cyber threat campaign centred around the declassification and release of the RFK, MLK… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-exploit-jfk-files-release-malware-phishing/
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The Benefits of the M&A Frenzy in Fraud Solutions
Emerging Vendors, Consolidation Drive Innovation in Fraud, AML, Scam Prevention. As cybercriminals exploit AI-generated deepfake scams and synthetic identity fraud, financial institutions are investing heavily in fraud detection, anti-money laundering solutions and identity verification to stay ahead. This demand is driving consolidation in the market. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/benefits-ma-frenzy-in-fraud-solutions-a-27533
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Warning: Tunnel of Love Leads to Scams
Tags: scamRomance-baiting losses were up 40% last year, as more and more pig-butchering efforts crop up in the wild. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/warning-tunnel-of-love-leads-to-scams
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Valentinstag 2025: Love-Scams statt Liebesglück
Tags: scamAm Valentinstag liegt nicht nur Liebe in der Luft auch Cyberkriminelle nutzen diesen Tag, um ihre betrügerischen Machenschaften auszunutzen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/valentinstag-2025
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Pig butchering scams are exploding
2024 is set to be a record year for scammers who received at least US$9.9 billion in crypto revenues from their illicit activities, according to Chainalysis. This figure is … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/14/pig-butchering-scams-fraud-growth/
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New Australian Law Makes Banks, Telecoms Liable for Scams
Social Platforms Also Could Face Stiff Fines for Failing to Protect Users. The Australian government passed the Scams Prevention Framework law in Parliament to make social media companies, banks and telecommunication companies accountable for scammers using their networks, subjecting them to a maximum of AU$50 million in fines for violations. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Changing the narrative on pig butchering scams
Hazel discusses Interpol’s push to rename pig butchering scams as ‘romance baiting’. Plus, catch up on the latest vulnerability research from Talos, and why a recent discovery is a “rare industry win”. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/changing-the-narrative-on-pig-butchering-scams/
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Romance Baiting Losses Surge 40% Annually
Tags: scamAhead of Valentine’s Day, Chainalysis figures reveal 40% increase in losses to pig butchering, or romance baiting, scams First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/romance-baiting-losses-surge-40/
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Risiken beim Online-Dating: Die echte Liebe inmitten von Scams finden
62 % der deutschen aktuellen Nutzer von Dating-Apps begegnen mindestens wöchentlich verdächtigen Profilen oder Nachrichten. Online-Dating erfreut sich in Deutschland großer Beliebtheit es wird kräftig geswiped, geliked und Nachrichten ausgetauscht in der Hoffnung, die große Liebe zu finden. Gemessen an den Downloadzahlen, war Bumble im Dezember 2024 die beliebteste deutsche Dating-App mit rund 110.000… First…
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FedEx Cautions Against New Wave of Scams, Urges Public Vigilance
Tags: scamFedEx, the world’s largest express transportation company, is issuing an urgent public warning regarding a wave of FedEx scams that have recently emerged, particularly in India. These fraudulent activities, often involving the impersonation of FedEx employees, are leading victims into dangerous situations where they are tricked into transferring money and personal information under false pretenses.…
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The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars a year. As people grow increasingly isolated, and generative AI helps scammers scale their crimes, the problem could get worse. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/loneliness-epidemic-romance-scams-security-crisis/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks
As Valentine’s Day approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit consumers through romance scams, phishing campaigns and fraudulent e-commerce offers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/cybercriminals-exploit-valentines-day-with-romance-scams-phishing-attacks/
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Romance Scams Cost Americans $697.3M Last Year
Romance scams cost Americans $697.3m in 2024, with crypto fraud schemes on the rise First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/romance-scams-cost-americans/
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Google Chrome’s Safe Browsing Now Protects 1 Billion Users Worldwide
Google’s Safe Browsing technology now ensures enhanced protection for over 1 billion Chrome users worldwide. Launched in 2005, Safe Browsing is a robust system designed to safeguard users from phishing, malware, scams, and other cyber threats. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, this cutting-edge technology has become a cornerstone of web security,…
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Google Confirms Android SafetyCore Enables AI-Powered On-Device Content Classification
Google has stepped in to clarify that a newly introduced Android System SafetyCore app does not perform any client-side scanning of content.”Android provides many on-device protections that safeguard users against threats like malware, messaging spam and abuse protections, and phone scam protections, while preserving user privacy and keeping users in control of their data,” a…
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Fake-Romance: Scams mit KI-gestützten Deepfake-Promis fordern Opfer
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/fake-romance-scams-ki-basis-deepfake-promis-forderung-opfer
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Privacy Roundup: Week 6 of Year 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, apple, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, chrome, control, credit-card, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, exploit, firmware, framework, germany, government, group, leak, malware, monitoring, phishing, privacy, regulation, risk, router, scam, service, software, spy, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 2 FEB 2025 – 8 FEB 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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Toll booth bandits continue to scam via SMS messages
Tags: scamNorth American drivers are continuing to be barraged by waves of scam text messages, telling them that they owe money on unpaid tolls. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/toll-booth-bandits-continue-to-scam-via-sms-messages
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Quishing via QR Codes Emerging as a Top Attack Vector Used by Hackers
QR codes, once a symbol of convenience and security in digital interactions, have become a significant target for cybercriminals. The Rise of Fake QR Code Scams A new form of cyberattack, dubbed >>quishing,
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Fortifying cyber security: What does secure look like in 2025?
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, business, compliance, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, deep-fake, exploit, finance, Hardware, intelligence, least-privilege, malware, mfa, nis-2, phishing, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, scam, software, threat, training, update, vulnerability, zero-trustThe evolving cybersecurity landscape has increased security pressures for IT leaders. With the World Economic Forum estimating, the global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5trillion annually in 2025, the situation is only escalating[1]. The rise of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the complexities introduced by flexible working have made IT…
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Scammers Use Fake Facebook Copyright Notices to Hijack Accounts
A new phishing campaign is targeting businesses with fake Facebook copyright notices. Learn how to spot the signs and keep your Facebook account secure. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-use-fake-facebook-copyright-notices-to-hijack-accounts/
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MMS >>VidSpam<<: A New Bitcoin Scam Using Old Tech
Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint have discovered a resurgence of an old technology being used in a new Bitcoin First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/mms-vidspam-a-new-bitcoin-scam-using-old-tech/
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How Romance Scammers Prey on Vulnerability
TechSpective Podcast Episode 146 Loneliness is a powerful emotion, and scammers know how to exploit it. Every year, in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, there is a sharp rise in online romance scams. Similar spikes occur around… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/how-romance-scammers-prey-on-vulnerability/
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Deepfake mit Brad Pitt fördert Fake-Romance-Scams
Romance-Scams sind eine perfide Form des Online-Betrugs, bei der Betrüger gezielt die romantischen Hoffnungen ihrer Opfer ausnutzen, um Geld zu erbeuten. Besonders auffällig ist, wie oft sich diese Betrugsmaschen um vermeintlich prominente Persönlichkeiten drehen, die angeblich in einer Notlage stecken und finanzielle Unterstützung benötigen. Ein wiederkehrendes Muster: Die Opfer werden manipuliert, den Betrügern nicht nur…
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Lazarus Group Targets Bitdefender Researcher with LinkedIn Recruiting Scam
A Bitdefender researcher was targeted by North Korea’s Lazarus with the lure of a fake job offer First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/lazarus-bitdefender-linkedin-scam/
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Basket of Bank Trojans Defraud Citizens of East India
Cheap banking scams are often easier to pull off in a country with older devices, fewer regulations, and experienced fraudsters. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/bank-trojans-defraud-citizens-east-india
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Thailand cuts power and internet to areas of Myanmar to disrupt scam gangs
Well, this is a different approach to the scam problem… First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/thailand-cuts-power-and-internet-to-areas-of-myanmar-to-disrupt-scam-gangs