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FBI: Spike in Hacked Police Emails, Fake Subpoenas

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. “Cybercriminals are likely gaining access to compromised US and foreign government email addresses and using them to conduct fraudulent emergency data requests to US based companies, exposing the personal information of customers to further use for criminal purposes,” the FBI warned. Don’t be discouraged.

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How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click

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At the same time, he received an email that came from a google.com email address, warning his Google account was compromised. Both Griffin and Tony say they continue to receive “account security” calls from people pretending to work for Google or one of the cryptocurrency platforms.

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Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations

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The missive bore the name of the hotel and referenced details from their reservation, claiming that booking.com’s anti-fraud system required additional information about the customer before the reservation could be finalized. ” The phony booking.com website generated by visiting the link in the text message.

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Busting SIM Swappers and SIM Swap Myths

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Rose said even though a successful SIM swap often gives the perpetrator access to traditional bank accounts, the attackers seem to be mainly interested in stealing cryptocurrencies. “Many SIM swap victims are understandably very scared at how much of their personal information has been exposed when these attacks occur,” Rose said.

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Lamborghini Carjackers Lured by $243M Cyberheist

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Earlier this year, Diaz was “doxed,” or publicly outed as Pantic, with his personal and family information posted on a harassment and extortion channel frequented by members of The Com. The Corvette that Diaz was sitting in when he was shot in 2022. Image: NBC 6, South Florida.