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The Fake Browser Update Scam Gets a Makeover

Krebs on Security

One of the oldest malware tricks in the book — hacked websites claiming visitors need to update their Web browser before they can view any content — has roared back to life in the past few months. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling

Security Affairs

As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial world, offering new investment opportunities and decentralized transactions.

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UK Fraud and Cybercrime Watchdog Warns of Travel-Related Scams in Anticipation of Holiday Booking Surge

Hot for Security

The UK has been dealing with some of the harshest lockdown restrictions since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic, and many citizens are looking forward to booking a much-needed vacation. This highly anticipated announcement is likely to prompt cybercriminals to resume the now-traditional vacation scams that bring in millions each year.

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Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

Krebs on Security

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call.

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Common Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

Common Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them. The FBI recently posted an alert notifying consumers that tech support scams are on the rise. Recognizing a Tech Support Scam. Here are some outlined by the FBI as particularly prevalent right now: Utility or cable/internet scam. Travel industry scams. IdentityIQ.

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Elon Musk BITCOIN Twitter scam, a simple and profitable fraud for crooks

Security Affairs

UK retailer Matalan, US publisher Pantheon Books, and official government Twitter accounts such as the Ministry of Transportation of Colombia and the National Disaster Management Authority of India.) in a simple as effective scam scheme. Twitter has also substantially improved how we tackle cryptocurrency scams on the platform.

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Lessons from a Scam Artist

Security Through Education

What does a government scam, an IT support scam and a romance scam have in common? Let’s see what lessons we can learn from scam artists to better protect ourselves. In his book “The Art of the Steal” Frank Abagnale said: “Hotel clerks and merchants didn’t question pilots and doctors too closely.”

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