Tag: scam
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Turning the Tables on Email Scammers With ‘ScamBuster’
An open source, AI-driven system adopts victim personas to engage with phishing attackers, allowing organizations and law enforcement to gather relevant data on cybercriminal operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/turning-tables-email-scammers-scambuster
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Product showcase: Protect your iPhone with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security for iOS combines scam protection, web protection, VPN, Wi-Fi security, and device security checks in a single app. It is also available for Android. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/09/product-showcase-mcafee-mobile-security-ios/
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OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
Scammers are hijacking government websites to upload ads for “leaked” OnlyFans content. Thousands of copyright complaints from adult creators are helping people avoid malicious links. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/onlyfans-creators-dmca-hacked-government-websites/
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Big Brand Jobs Scam Targets Marketing Pros’ Google Accounts
The phishing campaign uses several tactics, including nested redirects, to evade detection and steal credentials from unsuspecting targets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/big-brand-jobs-scam-marketing-pros-google-accounts
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Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/07/07/savis-app-aims-to-protect-consumers-from-realistic-ai-scams-like-kidnappers-demanding-ransom/
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NatWest CEO targeted in AI deepfake scam
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/natwest-ceo-targeted-in-ai-deepfake-scam
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ClickFix Scams Abuse Google, Cloudflare Checks to Deliver 7 Malware Families
Malwarebytes links fake Google and Cloudflare verification pages to shared ClickFix infrastructure delivering StealC, NetSupport and other malware. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-scam-google-cloudflare-7-malware-families/
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FIFA World Cup Phishing Scam Uses Fake Reward Pages to Steal Credit Card Data
A sophisticated email phishing campaign exploiting the global excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup is deceiving fans with counterfeit reward pages designed to harvest credit card information rather than deliver promised prizes. Security researchers have identified a multi-stage attack chain that begins with an authentication-passing email, progresses through geo-cloaked redirectors, and culminates in a…
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Product showcase: Is that text a scam? Malwarebytes Mobile Security can help you find out
Malwarebytes Mobile Security for iPhone combines scam prevention, privacy protection, and identity monitoring in a single app. It evaluates a device’s security posture, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/06/product-showcase-malwarebytes-mobile-security-ios/
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Fake Google Play Store Pages Use Trusted Brand Names to Push Gambling PWAs
Scammers are exploiting consumers’ trust in household and financial brands by deploying polished fake Google Play Store pages and social media ads that push Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) linked to online casinos. The fraud begins with paid social creative on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads and TikTok. Ads present either simple “Brand Slots” labels or…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Chinese Fraudster Gets 30 Years in Prison
Also: Hollywood Director Jailed for $11M Fraud. This week, a Chinese fraudster got 30 years, Hollywood director jailed for $11M fraud, Florida crypto scam plea, China jailed five in FX case, South Korea fines Bithumb, Thailand hunted mining suspect, Poland arrested SIM swappers, Emurgo planned recovery, South Korea targeted manipulators. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Scammers race to cash in on Venezuelan earthquake disaster
Scammers wasted no time exploiting Venezuela’s devastating earthquake, with researchers uncovering 212 newly-registered relief-themed domains in just five days. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/scammers-cash-in-venezuela-earthquake
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Hackers Use Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 T-Shirt Offers to Spread Voidrift Malware
A fake FIFA World Cup 2026 T-shirt giveaway scam is spreading Voidrift malware through personalized emails using company logos and trusted websites to bypass security filters. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-fake-fifa-world-cup-2026-t-shirt-voidrift-malware/
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Singpass to roll out passkeys in fight against phishing scams
The passwordless feature will launch for iPhone users on 1 July 2026 with a device-bound model to avoid the security risks of cloud-synced passkeys First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366645129/Singpass-to-roll-out-passkeys-in-fight-against-phishing-scams
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Boss Scam Uses DLL Sideloading to Hijack WhatsApp Web and Defraud Enterprises
The new “Boss Scam” is a sharp escalation in CEO fraud: attackers now combine impersonation, Windows DLL sideloading, and WhatsApp Web session theft to turn trusted executive channels into fraud infrastructure. The campaign was highlighted in advisories tied to India’s I4C and NCTAU, which warned that attackers pose as regulators or senior bosses, deliver malicious…
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Product showcase: Scam calls, phishing, and data breaches? Meet AVG Mobile Security
AVG Mobile Security for iOS helps protect users against online threats with features including Web Guard, VPN, Scam Guardian Pro, Hack Alerts, and Photo Vault. It also … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/30/product-showcase-avg-mobile-security-ios/
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212 New Venezuela Earthquake Domains Prompt Donation Scam Warnings
Researchers spotted 212 new domains registered after Venezuela’s earthquake, warning donors of donation scam risks and urging them to verify relief sites first. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/venezuela-earthquake-domains-donation-scam-warnings/
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236,000 DCloud Uni-App Sites Used in Crypto Scams, Phishing, and Wallet Drainers
New findings unearthed by Infoblox show that more than 236,000 websites are using investment scam templates built using a legitimate Chinese open-source, cross-platform application development framework called DCloud Uni-App.The templates power bogus cryptocurrency exchanges, multi-language pig-butchering operations, WhatsApp phishing networks, fake gambling platforms, brand-impersonation First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/06/236000-dcloud-uni-app-sites-used-in.html
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DCloud Uni-App Framework Powers 236,000+ Scam Domains Across Global Fraud Economy
DCloud Uni-App has become a mass-production layer for fraud, with more than 236,000 distinct scam domains tied to a sprawling ecosystem of fake exchanges, wallet drainers, phishing portals, and investment schemes. The scale matters because it shows scam operations are no longer bespoke; they are templated, repeatable, and easy to clone across languages, regions, and…
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Grand Theft Auto VI hype fuels new wave of scams targeting gamers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/grand-theft-auto-vi-hype-fuels-new-wave-of-scams-targeting-gamers
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Scammers abuse Shopify’s Shop app with fake receipts
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/scammers-abuse-shopifys-shop-app-with-fake-receipts
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Chinese Development Framework Linked to Global Scam Infrastructure
More than 236,000 scam domains were linked to the legitimate DCloud Uni-App framework. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/chinese-development-framework-linked-to-global-scam-infrastructure/
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Chinese Development Framework Linked to Global Scam Infrastructure
More than 236,000 scam domains were linked to the legitimate DCloud Uni-App framework. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/chinese-development-framework-linked-to-global-scam-infrastructure/
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Smashing Security podcast #473: How a hacker could have Rickrolled the entire World Cup
A polite caller from your bank says there is a problem with your account. Don’t worry – they’ll send someone round to help. They’ll even take your cards away to keep them safe. The scam has run rampant, until Dutch police plastered blurred photos of 100 suspects across billboards, supermarkets, and TikTok, with a two-week…
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Airbnb scams surge 30x as criminals hijack legitimate host accounts
Tags: scamFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/airbnb-scams-surge-30x-as-criminals-hijack-legitimate-host-accounts
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WhatsApp will warn users before they message a potential scammer
WhatsApp is rolling out a warning screen on Android and iOS that appears before users open chats with unfamiliar phone numbers. Meta hopes that this new feature will help … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/25/whatsapp-chats-warning-screen-android-ios/
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DoJ Seizes Huione Cloud Account Tied to Cyber Scam Money Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday announced the seizure of a cloud computing account put to use by subsidiaries of Cambodia-based corporate conglomerate HuiOne Group, as the Treasury unveiled fresh sanctions against nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group.”These subsidiaries are alleged to have assisted individuals and organizations in transferring proceeds…