Tag: scam
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North Korea’s fake IT worker scam hauled in at least $88 million over six years
DoJ thinks it’s found the folks that ran it, and some of the ‘IT warriors’ sent out to fleece employers First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/13/doj_dpkr_fake_tech_worker_indictment/
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Mass Breaches in the Age of AI
Targeted Scams & What to do About Them Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture Companies that have suffered massive data breaches are quick to downplay the risks, but they’re ignoring the elephant in the room: the sheer volume of personal information that’s been exposed. Nothing to See Here, Folks! The age-old refrain of “don’t worry,……
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Crypto Roundup: Crypto Pros Targeted with Fake Meeting Apps
Also, Australian Fines Kraken AU$8 million Over Breaches. This week, scammers targeted crypto workers with fake meeting apps, Australia fined Kraken crypto exchange operator Bit Trade and a Los Angeles federal court ordered five individuals to pay $5 million. Polish police detained a Russian former exchange operator and FTX debtors clawed back more cash. First…
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US Indicts 14 North Koreans in IT Scam Funding WMD Programs
DOJ Indicts North Korean IT Workers for Using Remote Jobs to Fund Weapons Programs. U.S. federal prosecutors indicted 14 North Koreans for a long-running IT scam generating $88 million by exploiting remote work with U.S. firms, a scheme prosecutors say is tied to DPRK-controlled companies that fund weapons programs through stolen identities, data theft and…
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Charity Scams During the Holidays: How to Verify Legitimate Charities
The holiday season is a time of giving and generosity, but it’s also a prime time for scammers to take advantage of people’s goodwill. According to the FBI, charity scams increase significantly during the holidays as criminals look to exploit those who wish to donate to a good cause. Here’s how you can verify the……
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Spain busts voice phishing ring for defrauding 10,000 bank customers
The Spanish police, working with colleagues in Peru, conducted a simultaneous crackdown on a large-scale voice phishing (vishing) scam ring in the two countries, arresting 83 individuals. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-busts-voice-phishing-ring-for-defrauding-10-000-bank-customers/
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Notorious Nigerian cybercriminal tied to BEC scams extradited to U.S.
Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, has been extradited from Ghana to the United States to face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Kayode, who was on the FBI’s Most Wanted cybercriminal list, is charged with participating in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme and romance fraud from January 2015 to September 2016, defrauding…
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Scammers Exploit Fake Domains in Dubai Police Phishing Scams
BforeAI has discovered a surge in phishing attacks targeting the Dubai Police, a government-run entity. Learn how cybercriminals are exploiting the Dubai Police name to steal personal information and money. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-fake-domains-dubai-police-phishing-scams/
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Why gift card scams are getting trickier to spot
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/why-gift-card-scams-are-getting-trickier-to-spot
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Scam Kit Maker Rebuilding Business After Telegram Channel Shut Down
SpartanWarrioz, whose prolific phishing kit business took a hit when the group’s Telegram channel was shut down in November, is rebounding quickly, creating a new channel and courting former subscribers as it rebuilds its operations, Forta researchers say. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/scam-kit-maker-rebuilding-business-after-telegram-channel-shut-down/
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Fake Recruiters Distribute Banking Trojan via Malicious Apps in Phishing Scam
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a sophisticated mobile phishing (aka mishing) campaign that’s designed to distribute an updated version of the Antidot banking trojan.”The attackers presented themselves as recruiters, luring unsuspecting victims with job offers,” Zimperium zLabs Vishnu Pratapagiri researcher said in a new report.”As part of their fraudulent hiring process, the First seen…
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Millionaire Airbnb Phishing Ring Busted Up by Police
Scammers set up call centers in luxury rentals to run bank help-desk fraud, as well as large-scale phishing campaigns, across at least 10 European countries, according to law enforcement. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/millionaire-airbnb-phishing-ring-busted-police
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Phishers Impersonating Police Arrested in Multi-Million Euro Scam
Summary: A massive phishing operation that targeted victims across Europe has been dismantled, thanks to a joint effort… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phishers-impersonate-police-arrest-million-euro-scam/
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A Secure Future in Australia with the Scam-Safe Accord
The Birth of the Scam-Safe Accord The Scam-Safe Accord (also called the ScamSafe Accord or Scam Safe Accord) is an initiative launched by the Australian Banking Association in response to the increasing prevalence of scams and fraud targeting consumers in the financial sector. Australia’s top banks and financial institutions, usually fierce competitors, came together with……
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âš¡ THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips (Dec 2 – 8)
This week’s cyber world is like a big spy movie. Hackers are breaking into other hackers’ setups, sneaky malware is hiding in popular software, and AI-powered scams are tricking even the smartest of us. On the other side, the good guys are busting secret online markets and kicking out shady chat rooms, while big companies…
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Eight Suspected Phishers Arrested in Belgium, Netherlands
Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight individuals for their alleged involvement in phishing, online scams, and money laundering operations. The post Eight Suspected Phishers Arrested in Belgium, Netherlands appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/eight-suspected-phishers-arrested-in-belgium-netherlands/
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Phishing Scam Targets Ukrainian Defense Companies
CERT-UA has issued a warning about phishing emails targeting Ukrainian defense companies and security forces First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-scam-targets-ukrainian/
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Security Update: Darktrace Sees Jump in Black Friday, Cyber Monday Phishing Scams
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/security-update-darktrace-sees-jump-in-black-friday-cyber-monday-phishing-scams
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Hackers Using Fake Video Conferencing Apps to Steal Web3 Professionals’ Data
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new scam campaign that leverages fake video conferencing apps to deliver an information stealer called Realst targeting people working in Web3 under the guise of fake business meetings.”The threat actors behind the malware have set up fake companies using AI to make them increase legitimacy,” Cado Security researcher Tara…
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Fake DocuSign Emails: Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing Scams
Cybersecurity researchers from Cado Security Labs have uncovered a troubling trend of phishing attacks targeting DocuSign users. These campaigns exploit the trust and convenience associated with electronic signature platforms to... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-docusign-emails-dont-get-hooked-by-phishing-scams/
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Darktrace Sees 692% Jump in Black Friday, Cyber Monday Phishing Scams
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/darktrace-sees-692-jump-in-black-friday-cyber-monday-phishing-scams
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FBI: Criminals using AI to commit fraud ‘on a larger scale’
As AI technology becomes more widely adopted, attackers are abusing it for their scams, which the FBI said are becoming increasingly more difficult to detect. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366616605/FBI-Criminals-using-AI-to-commit-fraud-on-a-larger-scale
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FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes
The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve the quality and effectiveness of their online fraud schemes, ranging from romance and investment scams to job hiring schemes. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-shares-tips-on-how-to-tackle-ai-powered-fraud-schemes/
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Crypto and Cybersecurity: How to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe in 2025
Secure your cryptocurrency with key cybersecurity strategies. Safeguard your digital assets from hacks, scams, and vulnerabilities using hardware… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/crypt-cybersecurity-keep-cryptocurrency-safe-2025/
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Tech support scams leverage Google ads again and again, fleecing unsuspecting internet users
It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning. First seen on tripwire.com Jump to article: www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/tech-support-scams-exploit-google-ads-target-users
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Defending Against Email Attachment Scams
One of the most alarming methods of attack involves intercepting email attachments during transit, resulting in the theft of personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive data. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/defending-against-email-attachment-scams/
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Cryptocurrency sector losses from hacks, scams declining
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/cryptocurrency-sector-losses-from-hacks-scams-declining
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Telcos required to block or flag scam texts under Labor crackdown
New register to prevent fraudsters from using trusted business names to dupe Australians<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>Telcos will be required to block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders, under new rules to be introduced by the Albanese government.The communications minister, Michelle Rowland,…