Tag: scam
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Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud
The frequency of phishing attacks is rising as attackers increasingly utilize AI to execute more scams than ever before. In this Help Net Security vid… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/09/09/phishing-election-identity-fraud-video/
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Lazarus Group Targets Blockchain Pros with Fake Video Conferencing, Job Scam
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FTC warns consumers of scammers offering to remove all negative information from credit reports
Are you eager for your credit report to be cleaned-up so lenders and landlords will have a better opinion of your financial responsibility and creditw… First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/ftc-warns-consumers-of-scammers-offering-to-remove-all-negative-information-from-credit-reports/
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Deepfake scams escalate, hitting more than half of businesses
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Sextortion scams now use your cheating spouse’s name as a lure
A new variant of the ongoing sextortion email scams is now targeting spouses, saying that their husband or wife is cheating on them, with links to the… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scams-now-use-your-cheating-spouses-name-as-a-lure/
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AI-Powered Deepfake Scams Wreak Havoc on Businesses
More than half (53%) of businesses in the U.S. and UK have been targeted by financial scams using deepfake technology, with 43% of those companies fal… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/ai-powered-deepfake-scams-wreak-havoc-on-businesses/
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BBTok Abuses Legitimate Windows Utility Command Tool to Stay Undetected
Cybercriminals in Latin America have increased their use of phishing scams targeting business transactions and judicial-related matters. By leveragin… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/bbtok-abuses-legitimate-windows-utility-command-tool-to-stay-undetected/
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In Other News: US Army Hacks Buildings, X Hiring Cybersecurity Staff, Bitcoin ATM Scams
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US Special Forces can hack buildings, X is hiring cybersecurity staff, and FTC warns of Bi… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/in-other-news-us-army-hacks-buildings-x-hiring-cybersecurity-staff-bitcoin-atm-scams/
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Bitcoin ATM Scams Surge with Over $110 Million in Losses in 2023
In a stark warning to the public, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has disclosed staggering figures related to financial scams involving Bitcoi… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/bitcoin-atm-scams-surge-with-over-110-million-in-losses-in-2023/
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FBI Report Says Cryptocurrency Scams Surged in 2023
Victims Reported $5.6 Billion in Financial Losses Associated With Crypto Schemes. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center on Monday issued a report … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fbi-report-says-cryptocurrency-scams-surged-in-2023-a-26236
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Shocking SQL Injection in TSA App, Bitcoin ATM Scams Targeting Seniors
This week, we discuss a critical SQL injection vulnerability discovered in an app used by the TSA, raising ethical questions about responsible disclos… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/shocking-sql-injection-in-tsa-app-bitcoin-atm-scams-targeting-seniors/
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APP Fraud Dominates as Scams Hit All-Time High
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Sextortion scam now use your cheating spouse’s name as a lure
A new variant of the ongoing sextortion email scams is now targeting spouses, saying that their husband or wife is cheating on them, with links to the… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortion-scam-now-use-your-cheating-spouses-name-as-a-lure/
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Orion SA says scammers conned company out of $60 million
Tags: scamFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/08/13/orion_sa_says_scammers_conned/
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Scammers turn tables on hackers seeking OnlyFans account takeover
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‘Digital arrest’ scams are big in India and may be spreading
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/08/13/india_digital_arrest_scams/
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Travelers Targeted: Booking.com Phishing Scam Unveiled
A new report from OSINTMATTER has detailed a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Booking.com, a leading online travel reservation platform. The … First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/travelers-targeted-booking-com-phishing-scam-unveiled/
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Bitcoin ATM scam-related losses on the rise, FTC report shows
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Police hunt scammers after takedown of Russian Coms fraud platform
The National Crime Agency has arrested four people after taking down a phone number spoofing platform used by criminals to defraud hundreds of thousan… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366599715/Police-hunt-scammers-after-take-down-of-Russian-Coms-fraud-platform
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The Deception Game: How Cyber Scams Manipulate Trust to Access Sensitive Information
In recent years, the landscape of cyber scams has evolved, targeting even the tools designed to protect consumers. One such concerning development inv… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/09/the-deception-game-how-cyber-scams-manipulate-trust-to-access-sensitive-information/
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Cryptohack Roundup: Focus on Pig Butchering
Also: Hacker Launders Stolen WazirX Funds; Galois, Uniswap Settlements. This week, pig-butchering scams and bitcoin ATM scams increased, an update in … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-focus-on-pig-butchering-a-26208
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FTC: Over $110 million lost to Bitcoin ATM scams in 2023
‹The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a massive increase in losses to Bitcoin ATM scams, nearly ten times the amount from 2020 and rea… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-americans-lost-over-110-million-to-bitcoin-atm-scams-in-2023/
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Deepfake Scams on the Rise: CEOs, News Anchors, and Government Officials Impersonated
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks warn of a growing trend of deepfake scam campaigns targeting individuals worldwide. These sophisticate… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/deepfake-scams-on-the-rise-ceos-news-anchors-and-government-officials-impersonated/
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Global Phishing Scam Hits Canadian Pizza Chains for Credit Card Data
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Surge in New Scams as Pig Butchering Dominates
Tags: scamFirst seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/surge-new-scams-pig-butchering/
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Liverpool Fans Take English Premier League Title for Ticket Scams
Tags: scamFirst seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/liverpool-fans-take-english-premier-league-title-for-ticket-scams
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Police take just 2 days to recover $40M stolen in business email scam
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/08/07/police_take_just_two_days/
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Online scam cycles are getting shorter and more effective, Chainalysis finds
As enforcement and attribution have improved, scammers are ditching static infrastructure and drawn-out schemes for shorter campaigns that use disposa… First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/online-scamming-cycles-shorter-more-effective-chainalysis/
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Seeking a Job in Cybersecurity? Protect Yourself From Scams
Learn How to Recognize Fraudulent Job Postings and Avoid Becoming a Scam Victim The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the r… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/seeking-job-in-cybersecurity-protect-yourself-from-scams-p-3697