Tag: scam
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Scam Crypto-API in Quellcode-Vorschlag schädigt Opfer um 2.500 US-Dollar
Heute noch eine unglaubliche Geschichte, die mir von einem Sicherheitsexperten zugespielt wurde. Jemand hat versucht, mittels ChatGPT Code für eine Anwendung erstellen zu lassen, die auch Kryptogelder transferieren können soll. Dabei wurde Schadcode eingebaut, der dafür sorgte, dass das Opfer … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/24/chatgpt-wenn-bei-der-code-entwicklung-schadcode-injiziert-wird/
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300,000 Forced to Scam: Meta’s Report Reveals Staggering Scale of >>Pig Butchering<<
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in SecurityNewsIn a recent report, Meta detailed its efforts to combat the organized crime networks behind >>pig butchering
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Yakuza Victim Data Leaked in Japanese Agency Attack
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in SecurityNewsA local government resource for helping Japanese citizens cut ties with organized crime was successfully phished in a tech support scam, and could have dangerous consequences. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/yakuza-victim-data-leaked-japanese-attack
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North Korean IT worker scam linked to Chinese front companies
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/north-korean-it-worker-scam-linked-to-chinese-front-companies
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U.S. Agencies Seize Four North Korean IT Worker Scam Websites
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in SecurityNewsU.S. law enforcement agencies seized the websites of four North Korean fake IT worker scams that were uncovered by SentinelOne threat researchers and linked to a larger network of Chinese front companies. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/u-s-agencies-seize-four-north-korean-it-worker-scam-websites/
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Three-Quarters of Black Friday Spam Emails Identified as Scams
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in SecurityNewsBitdefender found that 77% of Black Friday-themed spam emails in 2024 have been identified as scams, with attackers becoming more creative in their campaigns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/black-friday-spam-emails-scams/
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Microsoft, Meta, and DOJ Disrupt Global Cybercrime and Fraudulent Networks
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in SecurityNewsMeta Platforms, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) have announced independent actions to tackle cybercrime and disrupt services that enable scams, fraud, and phishing attacks.To that end, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) said it seized 240 fraudulent websites associated with an Egypt-based cybercrime facilitator named Abanoub Nady (aka MRxC0DER and mrxc0derii), who First…
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JPMorgan Chase sues scammers following viral ‘infinite money glitch’
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in SecurityNews
Tags: scamFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/28/jpmorgan_chase_sues_scammers/
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Meta says it has removed 2 million accounts linked to pig butchering scams
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Tags: scamFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/meta-takedown-pig-butchering-2million-accounts
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Meta cracks down on millions of accounts it tied to pig-butchering scams
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in SecurityNewsIt’s one part of a strategy to combat the fast-growing scheme that has cost victims billions of dollars. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/meta-cracks-down-on-millions-of-accounts-it-tied-to-pig-butchering-scams/
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The Dangerous Blend of Phishing for Government IDs and Facial Recognition Video
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in SecurityNewsIn an era where online convenience has become the norm, the risk of identity theft through scam websites has surged. The potential for exploitation grows as more services transition to conducting business online. These sites pose a significant risk to personal security and undermine public trust in the digital infrastructure we have in place. A…
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Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
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in SecurityNewsAs users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized microblogging service surpassed 20 million users this week. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/now-bluesky-hit-with-crypto-scams-as-it-crosses-20-million-users/
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Smashing Security podcast #394: Digital arrest scams and stream-jacking
In our latest episode we discuss how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under “digital arrest”, how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsorship deals, and how one phone company is turning the tables on fraudsters through deepfake AI. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-394/
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Bad Actors Impersonating Government Agencies in Latest DocuSign Scams
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/bad-actors-impersonating-government-agencies-in-latest-docusign-scams
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Black Friday Scammers are Hard at Work: Security Experts
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in SecurityNewsScammers are using everything from fraudulent deals and fake ads to spoofed websites and brand impersonation to target online shoppers who are gearing up for Black Friday as the holiday buying season gets underway, according to cybersecurity firms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/11/black-friday-scammers-are-hard-at-work-security-experts/
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Voice-enabled AI agents can automate everything, even your phone scams
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/24/openai_realtime_api_phone_scam/
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‘Quishing’, ‘vishing’ and AI scams the new cybercriminal techniques duping Australians
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in SecurityNews
Tags: ai, computer, cybercrime, detection, email, hacker, intelligence, qr, scam, tactics, technologyAustralian Signals Directorate sounds alarm on ‘shifting tactics’ by state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals, and targeting of critical infrastructure<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>Cybercriminals are using fake QR codes or sophisticated artificial intelligence scams to trick Australians into giving up their private details or downloading dangerous files, the…
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US Government Agencies Impersonated in Aggressive DocuSign Phishing Scams
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in SecurityNewsDocuSign phishing scams surged by 98%, with hundreds of daily attacks impersonating US government agencies like HHS and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-govt-agencies-impersonate-docusign-phishing-scams/
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Swiss Cyber Agency Warns of QR Code Malware in Mail Scam
Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre has warned of a new QR code scam in fake MeteoSwiss letters spreading Android malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/swiss-cyberagency-qr-code-mail-scam/
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Fake Donald Trump Assassination Story Used in Phishing Scam
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in SecurityNewsA phishing email claims to be from the New York Times with a story about an assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fake-trump-assassination-phishing/
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FTC Records 50% Drop in Nuisance Calls Since 2021
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in SecurityNewsThe US Federal Trade Commission is celebrating a halving of unwanted telemarketing and scam calls since 2021 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ftc-records-50-drop-nuisance-calls/
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Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day, says UK cybersecurity chief
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in SecurityNewsCriminals using AI to trick shoppers as data shows more than £11.5m lost to fraud during festive period last year<a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/black-friday”>Black Friday is fast becoming Black Fraud Day with the discount period now “prime time” for scammers, according to Britain’s cybersecurity chief, who said criminals were using <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/artificialintelligenceai”>artificial intelligence to trick shoppers.With online criminals…
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Bitfinex Hacker Gets 5 Years for $10 Billion Bitcoin Heist
Plus: An “AI granny” is wasting scammers’ time, a lawsuit goes after spyware-maker NSO Group’s executives, and North Korealinked hackers take a crack at macOS malware. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/bitfinex-hacker-gets-5-years-for-10-billion-bitcoin-heist/
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In Other News: TSA Wants New Cyber Rules, Scam Call Detection in Android, SIM Swappers Arrested
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in SecurityNewsNoteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: TSA proposes new cyber rules for pipelines and railroads, Google adds scam call detection to Android, SIM swappers arrested in US. The post In Other News: TSA Wants New Cyber Rules, Scam Call Detection in Android, SIM Swappers Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on…
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Sicherheitsfunktionen: Android soll Scam-Anrufe und Malware-Apps besser erkennen
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in SecurityNewsNeue Sicherheitsmechanismen sollen Besitzer von Androidgeräten noch effektiver vor Betrügern schützen. Das gilt vorerst aber nur für die Pixel-Reihe. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Sicherheitsfunktionen-Android-soll-Scam-Anrufe-und-Malware-Apps-besser-erkennen-10036429.html
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O2’s AI Granny Outsmarts Scam Callers with Knitting Tales
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in SecurityNewsge-item”> O2’s AI Granny Outsmarts Scam Callers with Knitting Tales 15 Nov 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-granny-outsmarts-scam-callers/
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Iranian Threat Actors Mimic North Korean Job Scam Techniques
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in SecurityNewsTehran Baits Aerospace Sector into Downloading Malware With Fake Job Offers. Iranian state hackers are taking a page out of North Korean tactics to entice job seekers into downloading malware, with security researchers spotting a Tehran campaign directed against the aerospace industry. It’s possible that Pyongyang shared its attack methods and tools. First seen on…
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Cryptohack Roundup: FTX Files Lawsuits to Recover Funds
Also: Arrests in $232M Scam, Guilty Plea in $73M Pig-Butchering Case. This week, FTX sued to recover money, FTX’s Caroline Ellison began her prison sentence, South Korea arrested hundreds in $232M scam, a guilty plea in a $73M pig-butchering case, BlueNoroff launched a new attack campaign, GodFather malware and WonderFi CEO kidnapped and released after…