Tag: scam
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New register to prevent SMS scammers from using trusted business names to dupe Australians
Telcos will be required to either block scam texts or warn recipients they come from unregistered senders in Labor crackdown<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…
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Malicious Ads in Search Results Are Driving New Generations of Scams
The scourge of “malvertising” is nothing new, but the tactic is still so effective that it’s contributing to the rise of investment scams and the spread of new strains of malware. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/malicious-ads-in-search-results-are-driving-new-generations-of-scams/
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Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested
International law enforcement operation Operation HAECHI-V led to more than 5,500 suspects arrested and seized over $400 million. A global operation code-named Operation HAECHI V, involving 40 countries, resulted in 5,500+ arrests and seized $400M in assets. Operation HAECHI V (July-Nov 2024) targeted cyber frauds like phishing, romance scams, sextortion, investment fraud, online gambling, BEC,…
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Cyber Monday Scams: Unmasking the Shadows of Online Shopping
Cyber Monday, a day eagerly awaited by shoppers for its irresistible deals, has become a hunting ground for cybercriminals leveraging the surge in online activity to execute sophisticated scams. CloudSEK’s... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cyber-monday-scams-unmasking-the-shadows-of-online-shopping/
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Urlaubszeit ist Scammer-Hochsaison Check Point warnt vor Betrugsmaschen
Tags: scamDie Sommerreisezeit ist eine Gelegenheit für Betrüger, ahnungslose Reisende auszunutzen. Durch die Einhaltung dieser Vorsichtsmaßnahmen und das Bewuss… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/urlaubszeit-ist-scammer-hochsaison-check-point-warnt-vor-betrugsmaschen/a37564/
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Check Point entdeckt hunderte Phishing-Mails und Scam-Seiten
Die Sicherheitsforscher haben über 1000 verdächtige Domains und mehr als 100 unterschiedliche E-Mails im Zusammenhang mit dem Shopping-Spektakel regis… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/check-point-entdeckt-hunderte-phishing-mails-und-scam-seiten/a38544/
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US-Wahlkampfmanipulationen über Scam-Netzwerk auf Meta entdeckt
KI-generierte Inhalte, Fake News und Pink Slime-Webseiten, die gezielt Fehlinformationen verbreiten, entwickeln sich in einem Jahr, in dem rund die Hä… First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/us-wahlkampfmanipulationen-ueber-scam-netzwerk-auf-meta-entdeckt/a38671/
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Warning social media videos could be exploited by scammers to clone voices
Research released by Starling Bank finds 28% of people have been targeted at least once in the past yearConsumers have been warned that their social m… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/money/2024/sep/18/warning-social-media-videos-exploited-scammers-clone-voices
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Banks and social media companies to be fined over scams under new Australian laws touted as ‘strongest in world’
Under the new laws, telecommunications companies, social media and banks could face fines of up to $50m<ul><li>Get our <a href=https://… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/07/banks-and-social-media-companies-to-be-fined-over-scams-under-new-australian-laws-touted-as-strongest-in-world
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Zeit ist Geld, und Online-Scammer haben viel davon
Cybersicherheitsexperten haben etwas gemeinsam – die allgegenwärtige Bedrohung durch Hacker, Betrüger und Datendiebe – aber wie und warum sollte jeman… First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/scams/zeit-ist-geld-und-online-scammer-haben-viel-davon/
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Social Media Scam: Nein, Elon Musk verschenkt gerade keine Bitcoins
Tags: scamPosts in den sozialen Medien behaupten, Elon Musk würde tausende Dollar in Kryptowährungen verschenken. Tatsächlich wollen Cyberkriminelle das bereits… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/social-media-scam-nein-elon-musk-verschenkt-gerade-keine-bitcoins
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Smishing schickt Opfer in die falsche Cloud
SMS-Scammer nutzen die Cloud-Speicher von Amazon, Google oder IBM, um ihre Opfer auf bösartige, statische Webseiten zu locken. Durch die Verbreitung p… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/smishing-schickt-opfer-in-die-falsche-cloud
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Crypto-Scam: Hacker imitieren weltweit bekannte Retail-Unternehmen
Für einen Crypto-Scam nutzen Cyberkriminelle die Partnerprogramme bekannter Retail-Unternehmen aus. Sowohl Kunden als auch Einzelhändler sollten auf d… First seen on 8com.de Jump to article: www.8com.de/cyber-security-blog/crypto-scam-hacker-imitieren-weltweit-bekannte-retail-unternehmen
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New banking scams delivered instantly via WhatsApp
First seen on blog.f-secure.com Jump to article: blog.f-secure.com/new-banking-scams-delivered-instantly-via-whatsapp/
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Sextortion scams are trending. Here’s how to deal with them.
Tags: scamFirst seen on blog.f-secure.com Jump to article: blog.f-secure.com/sextortion-scams-are-trending-heres-how-to-deal-with-them/
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Scams galore! Don’t update later, update now!
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Online scam taxonomy: the many ways to trick us
Tags: scamFirst seen on blog.f-secure.com Jump to article: blog.f-secure.com/online-scam-taxonomy/
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Cybercriminals Deliver IRS Tax Scams & Phishing Campaigns by Mimicking Government Vendors
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/cybercriminals-deliver-irs-tax-scams-phishing-campaigns-by-mimicking-government-vendors
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Resecurity Disrupts Investment Scam Network – Digital Smoke
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/resecurity-disrupts-investment-scam-network-digital-smoke
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Fake Betting Apps Using AI-Generated Voices to Sensitive Data
Group-IB has discovered that cybercriminals are using fake betting apps and ads with AI-generated voices to steal personal information and money. Discover the tactics used by scammers and how to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-betting-apps-ai-generated-voices-steal-data/
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New Phishing Attack Targeting Corporate Internet Banking Users
A sophisticated phishing scam has surfaced in Japan, targeting corporate internet banking users. This attack, which has rapidly gained attention nationwide, involves fraudsters impersonating bank representatives to deceive victims into providing sensitive banking information. The attack begins with a phone call from individuals pretending to be bank officials. These imposters inform unsuspecting victims that their…
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Interpol, African Nations Arrest 1,006 in Sweeping ‘Operation Serengeti’
Interpol led 19 African countries in a massive anti-cybercriminal effort dubbed “Operation Serengeti” that shut down a range of scams and attacks that bled $193 million from 35,000 victims. More than 1,000 people were arrested and more than 134,000 malicious infrastructures shut down. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/interpol-african-nations-arrest-1006-in-sweeping-operation-serengeti/
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The Most Dangerous Black Friday Scams in 2024 (and How to Stay Safe)
Are you excited about this year’s Black Friday shopping spree? Be careful, as this excitement to grab the best online deals has its pitfalls. Scammers are always finding a way to exploit your excitement and create traps that can lead… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/black-friday-scams-2024/
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Geico, Travelers Fined $11.3M for Lax Data Security
New York state regulators punish insurers after cybercriminals illegally access customer info they then used to file scam unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/geico-travelers-fined-lax-data-security
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Darknet Services Fuel Holiday Scams and E-Commerce Exploits
Cybercriminals are ramping up scams via darknet marketplaces, selling phishing kits for $100-$1000 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/darknet-services-fuel-holiday-scams/
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UK Scam Losses Surge 50% Annually to £11.4bn
Tags: scamCifas figures reveal scammers stole over £11bn from UK consumers in the past 12 months First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-scam-losses-surge-50-annually/
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
The word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…