Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Romance scams continue to plague users, but their costs have risen to staggering heights, according to a Malwarebytes survey carried out last month via our weekly newsletter. However, with the return to in-person gatherings, our survey results show romance scams have hardly petered out. They conduct research, and follow a playbook.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Top 5 Scams to Watch Out for During the 2024 Holiday Season IdentityIQ The holiday season brings a spirit of generosity, shopping sprees, and celebratory spending—but it also attracts scammers who look to exploit the holiday rush. While some scams are holiday-specific, others are annual threats with new, sophisticated twists.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

While most of those ads clearly looked fake, they appeared consistently and prominently enough to trick the inattentive user into a scam. Keeping scammers at bay Calling any of those phone numbers is strongly discouraged, unless of course your favorite sport is scam baiting.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This sender does not care who you want to donate to If those scam campaigns aren’t directly after your money, they might well be phishing for personal information. If you’ve lost money to a phone scam or have information about the company or scammer who called you, tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Report the robocall.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The post Misinformation, Online Scams Surging Following Historic Hurricanes appeared first on Security Boulevard. Bad actors often take advantage of natural disasters, and especially hurricanes, in times of crisis. Hurricanes Helene and Milton pose significant new online threats, including misinformation and fraud.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a pig butchering scam, fake trading apps first available on Google and Apple apps stores and later on phishing download sites lured victims into depositing money into fraudulent accounts, which was then stolen, according to a report from Group-IB.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

and UK have been targeted by financial scams using deepfake technology, with 43% of those companies falling victim, according to a Medius survey of 1,533 finance professionals. The post AI-Powered Deepfake Scams Wreak Havoc on Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard. More than half (53%) of businesses in the U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

for phishing scams that stole millions by hacking email accounts. for phishing scams that resulted in the compromise of millions of email accounts. for phishing scams that resulted in the compromise of millions of email accounts. Nigerian Kolade Ojelade gets 26 years in U.S. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 9, 2024

Graham inflicts his terrible Australian accent on Mark while explaining bot-on-bot crime, and Mark tells … Continue reading "The AI Fix #6: AI lobotomies, and bots scam scam bots"

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2024

The post Crowdstrike outage: Growing scams amid global outage appeared first on Click Armor. The post Crowdstrike outage: Growing scams amid global outage appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cybercrime has never been a job of morals (calling it a “job” is already lending it too much credit), but, for many years, scams wavered between clever and brusque. Take the “Nigerian prince” email scam which has plagued victims for close to two decades. Since then, scams have evolved dramatically.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Google has revealed that bad actors are leveraging techniques like landing page cloaking to conduct scams by impersonating legitimate sites.

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We Live Security

OCTOBER 10, 2024

ESET Research shares new findings about Telekopye, a scam toolkit used to defraud people on online marketplaces, and newly on accommodation booking platforms

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Google is bolstering the security of its Messages app with a suite of new features designed to combat scams, warn about dangerous links, and give users more control over sensitive... The post Google Messages Rolls Out New Protections Against Scams and Sensitive Content appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

The ITRC reported a surge in online job scams targeting unsuspecting job seekers for their personal information. The post ITRC Finds Online Job Scams on the Rise appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 4, 2024

Consumer protection The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has an article about utility scams, however the technique mentioned there is about scammers calling victims, rather than the other way around. Certainly, there are victims that will answer the phone but the scam is much more effective when you are the one to initiate the call.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 5, 2024

Category News, Scams Risk Level Job scams are on the rise and they’re coming straight to your phone via text, email, and even social media. Watch this interview with our CEO, Alex Nette, who explores the ways to identify a job scam and stay ahead of scammers if you’re on the hunt for a job!

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Consequently, it comes as no surprise that this platform has become a focal point for... The post Gmail Scam Alert: Hackers Spoof Google to Steal Credentials appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Boasting over 2.5 billion users worldwide, Gmail reigns as the most prevalent email service globally.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Accounting software QuickBooks , by Intuit, is a popular target for India-based scammers, only rivaled for top spot by the classic Microsoft tech support scams.

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 19, 2024

Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How to avoid the “sad announcement” scam Always compare the actual sender address with the email address this person would normally use to send you an email. So what should you do if you have fallen victim to a tech support scam? The redirect chain can be changed and may be different for your location and type of system.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of online scams, our Avast team has identified a new and bold scam, using the likeness of Elon Musk. It’s a scam. This quarter, we uncovered advertisements featuring Musk to promote a supposed new cryptocurrency. The post That new X cryptocurrency? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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We Live Security

JULY 9, 2024

Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account

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ZoneAlarm

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Phishing scams have evolved dramatically over the years, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit individuals and businesses. One of the more recent examples is the FedEx phishing scam, where cybercriminals impersonate the global courier company to deceive users into revealing sensitive information.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

5 Tips for Avoiding Charity Scams Over the Holidays IdentityIQ For many charities, the holiday season is the biggest time of the year for charitable donations. But this spike in giving can put donors at risk of fraud, identity theft, and other scams. 5 Tips for Avoiding Charity Scams Over the Holidays 1.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 3, 2023

Romance Scams and Relationship Scams: What’s the Difference? IdentityIQ Romance Scams Romance scams are a type of fraud that involves criminals using deception to take advantage of victims looking for companionship. Romance scams can be very costly for victims. They can often use fake profiles and photos.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Phone scams are on the rise, but Pixel users are getting an extra line of defense, thanks to AI.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A quarter of Valentine’s Day-themed spam emails intercepted by Bitdefender's filters were identified as scams aimed at defrauding recipients. The post Valentine’s Day Scams Woo the Lonely-Hearted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 25, 2024

Both Microsoft and Malwarebytes in recent days have outlined various scams being used to steal sensitive information, drop malicious payloads, or make payments to fake. The post Tax Scams Ramping Up as the April 15 Deadline Approaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 25, 2024

Google's new AI-powered 'Search Generative Experience' algorithms recommend scam sites that redirect visitors to unwanted Chrome extensions, fake iPhone giveaways, browser spam subscriptions, and tech support scams. [.]

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Be aware of some common approaches that are prevalent in scams such as these. Introduction When Channel 4 approached us to assist in investigating one of the largest rental scams in the UK, we didn’t hesitate. Their show, The £12 Million Rental Scam: UNTOLD , aimed to expose criminals preying on desperate renters.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Major Banks Under Fire for Refusing Reimbursements to Victims of Online Payment Scams IdentityIQ Major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have come under intense scrutiny for their response to online payment scams. Key Takeaways Major U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2024

The post Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard. Chinese crooks are running a global network of more than 75,000 fake online shops to steal credit card data and process fraudulent payments.

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Millions of people are falling for these scams, but they're not unavoidable. Here's what you need to know.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Enter the utility scam , where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten and extort as much money from you as they can. This scam has been going on for years and usually starts with an unexpected phone call and, in some cases, a visit to your door. Report the scam to the proper authorities, which may be the FTC.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 6, 2024

INTERPOL said it devised a "global stop-payment mechanism" that helped facilitate the largest-ever recovery of funds defrauded in a business email compromise (BEC) scam. The development comes after an unnamed commodity firm based in Singapore fell victim to a BEC scam in mid-July 2024.

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Identity IQ

MAY 6, 2024

Bitcoin ATM Scams: What You Need to Know IdentityIQ Bitcoin, the popular digital currency, has opened new avenues for online transactions and investments. With the growing prevalence of Bitcoin ATMs (also known as Bitcoin kiosks), it’s essential to be aware of the potential scams and take necessary precautions.

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