Tag: scam
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Zeit ist Geld, und Online-Scammer haben viel davon
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in SecurityNewsCybersicherheitsexperten 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
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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
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in SecurityNewsFür 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
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in SecurityNewsFirst 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.
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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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Online scam taxonomy: the many ways to trick us
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Tags: scamFirst seen on blog.f-secure.com Jump to article: blog.f-secure.com/online-scam-taxonomy/
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Scams galore! Don’t update later, update now!
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on blog.f-secure.com Jump to article: blog.f-secure.com/scams-galore-dont-update-later-update-now/
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Cybercriminals Deliver IRS Tax Scams & Phishing Campaigns by Mimicking Government Vendors
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in SecurityNewsFirst 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
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in SecurityNewsFirst 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
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in SecurityNewsGroup-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
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in SecurityNewsA 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’
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in SecurityNewsInterpol 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)
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in SecurityNewsAre 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
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in SecurityNewsNew 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
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals 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
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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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5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever
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in SecurityNewsPhishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that they fooled some of the best in the business. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/11/prosecutors-charge-5-in-phishing-scams-that-stole-millions-of-dollars/
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Gangster counseling center fears data leak
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in SecurityNewsIf personal data is stolen, it is anything but a pleasure for those affected. However, when it comes to those previously involved in, or victims of, organized crime, the potential consequences are far more serious: Life and limb could be at stake.While it may sound a little far-fetched, this apparently what happened in the Japanese…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
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in SecurityNewsThe 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…
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Meta removes over 2 million accounts pushing pig butchering scams
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Tags: scamMeta announced that it has taken down 2 million accounts across its platforms since the beginning of the year that are linked to pig butchering and other scams. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/meta-removes-over-2-million-accounts-pushing-pig-butchering-scams/
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Bangkok busts SMS Blaster sending 1 million scam texts from a van
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in SecurityNewsThe Thai police, working together with Thailand’s largest telecommunications service provider, Advanced Info Service (AIS), located and busted the Chinese operators of an SMS blaster device that spammed fraudulent messages across Bangkok. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bangkok-busts-sms-blaster-sending-1-million-scam-texts-from-a-van/
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Wallet Scam: A Case Study in Crypto Drainer Tactics
ey takeaways Introduction Crypto drainers are malicious tools that steal digital assets like NFTs, and tokens from cryptocurrency wallets. They often … First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/walletconnect-scam-a-case-study-in-crypto-drainer-tactics/
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Voice Phishing Attacks: How to Prevent and Respond to Them
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in SecurityNewsHave you ever received a call from an unknown number and wondered who could be on the other end? It could be a vishing scam. Vishing, a combination of “voice” and “phishing”, is a fraudulent scheme that aims to trick you into revealing sensitive information. During a vishing call, a skilled scammer uses social engineering……
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Meta Shutters Two Million Scam Accounts in Two-Year Crackdown
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Tags: scamMeta has closed down two million accounts it says were used in scams such as pig butchering First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/meta-shutters-two-million-scam/
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ICO Urges More Data Sharing to Tackle Fraud Epidemic
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in SecurityNewsThe UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office argues that regulatory concerns shouldn’t prevent firms sharing data to stop scams First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ico-urges-data-sharing-tackle/
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Meta Removed 2 Million Account Linked to Malicious Activities
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in SecurityNewsMeta has announced the removal of over 2 million accounts connected to malicious activities, including sophisticated fraud schemes such as >>pig butchering.