Sophos has released a new report detailing a dating app scam in which attackers have stolen millions of dollars from people using platforms such as Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Facebook Dating, and similar …
Android app users targeted with cryptomining scams
More than 170 Android apps, including 25 from Google Play were caught trying to scam people by offering cryptomining services for a fee but failing to return anything. Security firm Lookout said these …
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This phishing attack is using a call centre to trick people into installing malware on their Windows PC
A new and prolific phishing campaign is aiming to lure victims into believing that they have opened a subscription with a movie-streaming service, tricking them into calling a phone number to cancel …
Consumers Warned About Surge in Meal Kit Delivery Scams
Cybersecurity firm Tessain has warned consumers to be vigilant about a surge in meal kit delivery scams after uncovering SMS scams impersonating popular companies such as Gousto and HelloFresh. The …
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Cryptocurrency Fraudster Steals $16m
A Swedish businessman, Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges. Karlsson allegedly scammed millions out of 3,575 victims using a …
Scammers Selling Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Cards for Just $20
According to researchers, scammers are constructing fraudulent Shopify online stores to sell fake Covid-19 vaccine cards to those who do not want to receive the vaccine. DomainTools found that the …
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National Crime Agency warns novice and veteran traders alike of rise in clone company scams
UK watchdog organization the National Crime Agency warned the public about "clone company" attacks increasing in popularity, tricking both novice investors and veteran traders. The threat actors …
Experts Warn of ‘Consultants’ Promising to Secure Fake COVID Aid
The Better Business Bureau, a consumer rights agency, has released a statement warning US citizens of threat actors claiming to be helping Americans receive money from government COVID-19 aid …
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Justice Files ‘First-of-its-Kind Enforcement Action’ Against Robocall Carriers
In a first of its kind enforcement action, the Justice Department announced yesterday that it filed two separate lawsuits against individuals that allegedly enable the facilitation of millions of scam …
Thousands of WordPress Sites Hacked to Fuel Scam Campaign
Over 2,000 WordPress sites have been hacked according to website security firm Sucuri. Sucuri analysts detected attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in plugins used by many Wordpress customers to add …
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