Search results for "scams"
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2.2KData BreachCybercriminals Using Novel DNS Hijacking Technique for Investment Scams
A new DNS threat actor dubbed Savvy Seahorse is leveraging sophisticated techniques to entice targets into fake investment platforms and steal funds....
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4.7KMalwareCybercriminals Using Telekopye Telegram Bot to Craft Phishing Scams on a Grand Scale
More details have emerged about a malicious Telegram bot called Telekopye that’s used by threat actors to pull off large-scale phishing scams....
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2.2KData Breach34 Cybercriminals Arrested in Spain for Multi-Million Dollar Online Scams
Spanish law enforcement officials have announced the arrest of 34 members of a criminal group that carried out various online scams, netting...
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3.3KMalwareNew Telegram Bot “Telekopye” Powering Large-scale Phishing Scams from Russia
A new financially motivated operation is leveraging a malicious Telegram bot to help threat actors scam their victims. Dubbed Telekopye, a portmanteau...
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2.6KScamsProtect yourself from ticketing scams ahead of the Premier League Summer Series USA Tour
There is a significant secondary marketplace where tickets can sell for several times their original value, opening the opportunity for scammers and...
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2.8KCyber CrimeGoing on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams
From bogus free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for...
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4.8KScamsPig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast‑growing threat
How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers
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1.1KScamsCommon WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them
Here's a roundup of some of the most common tricks that fraudsters use to dupe their victims on WhatsApp – and what...
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2.4KHow ToWriting like a boss with ChatGPT and how to get better at spotting phishing scams
It’s never been easier to write a convincing message that can trick you into handing over your money or personal data
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305Data SecurityInternational criminal gang dismantled that defrauded more than 5,000,000 euros via cyber-scams
Those who were investigated obtained sensitive data from the victims through social engineering, phishing, and smishing techniques. Later, they telephoned the victims...
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1.0KScamsTop 10 Venmo scams: Don’t fall for these common tricks
Here's what to know about some of the most common ploys that scammers use on the payment app
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896Data SecuritySeventy thousand individuals who police believe may have been victims of phone scams are receiving messages with instructions on what they should do next
Over 70,000 individuals are receiving text messages from the police informing them that they have been victims of online banking frauds and...
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3.9KScams10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams
It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams...
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1.1KScamsFIFA World Cup 2022 scams: Beware of fake lotteries, ticket fraud and other cons
When in doubt, kick it out, plus other tips for hardening your cyber-defenses against World Cup-themed phishing and other scams
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4.9KScamsParcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?
As package delivery scams that spoof DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping...
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4.0KScams10 common Zelle scams – and how to avoid them
Fraudsters use various tactics to separate people from their hard-earned cash on Zelle. Here’s how to keep your money safe while using...
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2.3KMalwareHackers Use Microsoft Edge’s News Feed to Redirect Websites Pushing Tech Support Scams
Microsoft Edge News Feed is currently being flooded with ads that appear to be sponsored by a widespread malvertising campaign that pushes...
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1.5KScamsTikShock: Don’t get caught out by these 5 TikTok scams
Are you aware of the perils of the world’s no. 1 social media? Do you know how to avoid scams and stay...
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2.4KScamsCash App fraud: 10 common scams to watch out for
It pays to be careful – here’s how you can stay safe from fake giveaways, money flipping scams and other cons that...
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3.4KScams8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them
Here’s what to watch out for when buying or selling stuff on the online marketplace and how to tell if you’re being...
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3.8KScamsCommon NFT scams and how to avoid them
As NFTs exploded in popularity, scammers also jumped on the hype. Watch out for counterfeit NFTs, rug pulls, pump-and-dumps and other common...
