Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. ” One of the crypto investment scam messages promoted in the spam campaigns on Mastodon this month. . A DIRECT QUOT The domain quot[.]pw A DIRECT QUOT The domain quot[.]pw

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The @SECGov X account was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted. .” You’re all set.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

First Facebook scam Translation: Deadly accident on highway causes several fatalities Notable about this one is that it was posted as a fundraiser and so does not allow comments, which blocks me from posting a warning that this is a scam. These apps would then spread further from the compromised user account.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 24, 2023

KuCoin's Twitter account was hacked, allowing attackers to promote a fake giveaway scam that led to the theft of over $22.6K in cryptocurrency. [.]

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

While evildoers perpetrate charity-related scams throughout the year, they know that the holiday spirit in general, and the concentrated focus on charity on Giving Tuesday specifically, both improve their odds of success. Here are 9 ways to protect against charity-related scams: 1. Confirm that a charity is real.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive operation against a cybercriminal syndicate known as Storm-1152, culpable for the creation of approximately 750 million counterfeit Microsoft accounts.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

consumers have their online bank accounts hijacked and plundered by hackers, U.S. But new data released this week suggests that for some of the nation’s largest banks, reimbursing account takeover victims has become more the exception than the rule. . In the case of Zelle scams, the answer is yes. ” Sen.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 26, 2022

The FBI recently warned the public that many people are still falling prey to a Google Voice scam that the FTC warned about months ago. Here is what you need to know to keep yourself safe: What is the common Google Voice scam about which the FBI warned? As such, the criminal’s request may seem innocuous, when it is anything but.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

The volume of online scams relating to healthcare emanating from inexpensive TLDs is spiking—accounting for as much as 60% of daily domain registrations. The post Netcraft Report Surfaces Spike in Online Healthcare Product Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2023

Related: The rise of ‘SMS toll fraud’ The Bank of America scam serves as a prime example of how criminals exploit this technique. Victims of the Bank of America scam have shared their experiences, shedding light on the deceptive tactics employed by these fraudsters.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Experts warn of a new ongoing WhatsApp OTP scam that could allow attackers to hijack users’ accounts through phone calls. Recently CloudSEK founder Rahul Sasi warned of an ongoing WhatsApp OTP scam that could allow threat actors to hijack users’ accounts through phone calls. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams. During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams, coinciding with a surge in retail and online transactions.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Europol and its associates have arrested 9 people in conjunction with a cannabis investment scam known as “JuicyFields” The suspects used social media to lure investors to their website. Don’t fall for scams Stick with safe investments, it’s easier said than done. Million in total. Acting on cold calls.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2024

Pig butchering scams are big business. The numbers are not very precise because some see them as a special kind of romance scam , while others classify them as investment fraud. Scammers trying to initiate pig butchering scams The accounts sending the messages often use stock photographs of models for their profile pictures.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In August 2023, security researcher Randy McEoin blogged about a scam he dubbed ClearFake , which uses hacked WordPress sites to serve visitors with a page that claims you need to update your browser before you can view the content. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

PayPal is generally considered a secure platform for online transactions, but it's important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard your account. The post “I Got Scammed on PayPal!” ” Protect Against PayPal Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In 2023, the public primarily confronted two varieties of online scams: the technical and the topical. Technical scams abuse legitimate aspects of modern internet infrastructure to lead users to illegitimate or compromised sites. Topical scams, on the other hand, are simpler. OBN Brandon’s trick is almost always the same.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 8, 2024

The official Netgear and Hyundai MEA Twitter/X accounts (together with over 160,000 followers) are the latest hijacked to push scams designed to infect potential victims with cryptocurrency wallet drainer malware. [.]

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Researchers discovered an ElasticSearch database exposed online that contained data for over 100000 compromised Facebook accounts. Researchers at vpnMentor discovered an ElasticSearch database exposed online that contained an archive of over 100.000 compromised Facebook accounts. ” reads the analysis published vpnMentor.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2024

In a significant operation, the Indian government has successfully rescued 250 of its citizens who were trapped in Cambodia and coerced into running online scams. This alarming situation is part of a larger issue in Southeast Asia, where hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide have fallen victim to human traffickers running job scams.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 15, 2020

The verified accounts for Gates, Musk and Apple issued tweets promoting a cryptocurrency scam, asking followers to send money to a blockchain address.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The FBI has issued a bulletin describing a bitcoin variant of a wire fraud scam : As the agency describes it, the scammer will contact their victim and somehow convince them that they need to send money, either with promises of love, further riches, or by impersonating an actual institution like a bank or utility company.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Avoid Fake QR Code Scams IdentityIQ In today’s tech-driven world, QR (quick response) codes are everywhere. Fake QR code scams have quickly become a massive issue. Here, we unwrap how to help avoid fake QR code scams to keep you and your private information safe. What Are Fake QR Code Scams?

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 4, 2022

British Army's Twitter and YouTube accounts were hacked sometime yesterday and altered to promote online crypto scams. In a statement, UK's Ministry of Defence confirms it is investigating the attack. [.].

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues advancing at a rapid pace, criminals are increasingly using AI capabilities to carry out sophisticated scams and attacks. The scam began with the employee receiving a phishing message purportedly from the company's chief financial officer requesting an urgent confidential transaction.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For at least the third time in its existence, OGUsers — a forum overrun with people looking to buy, sell and trade access to compromised social media accounts — has been hacked. An offer by the apparent hackers of OGUsers, offering to remove account information from the eventual database leak in exchange for payment.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season IdentityIQ Scammers take advantage of those who want to give during the holiday season, warns Credit & Debt CEO Jeff Mandel in an interview with LiveNOW from Fox. link] What’s worse is that scams are at an all-time high during the holiday season. Tips to Help Avoid Holiday Scams 1.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security researcher Salvatore Lombardo shared details about a new instance of Nigerian fraud that he called ‘Beyond the border scam.’ ’ The 419 scam is a form of scam that requires the recipient to pay an upfront sum to receive a much larger reward later.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

of all reports to the BBB Scam Tracker “were online purchase scams, up from 24.3% of those consumers lost money due to those scams, up from 71.2% A BBB survey conducted in August found that the majority of these scammed consumers made purchases for which they never received products. Keep a close eye on your accounts.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

You may have heard that today’s phone fraudsters like to use use caller ID spoofing services to make their scam calls seem more believable. “After we figured out what was going on, we were left asking ourselves how the crooks had obtained her last three transactions without breaking into her account online. .

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. LinkedIn declined to answer questions about the account purges, saying only that the company is constantly working to keep the platform free of fake accounts. The next day, half of those profiles no longer existed.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

Facebook scams are a constant nuisance and vary from like-farming to scams that can cost you some serious money. When you follow the posted link, which is a Facebook permalink to a post made by what is probably a compromised account, you’ll see a fake BBC news item about a fatal road accident. Scrutinize URLs closely.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2022

Threat actors compromised the Twitter and YouTube accounts of the British Army to promote online crypto scams. The Twitter and YouTube accounts of the British Army were used to promote NFT and other crypto scams. We are aware of a breach of the Army’s Twitter and YouTube accounts and an investigation is underway.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress. Then they switch to the best practices to prevent social media account takeovers, highlighting […] The post The World of Scambaiting, Preventing Social Media Account Takeovers, Network Wrenches Hacked appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2019

The ne’er-do-well who set up the account below has been paying $550 a month for a Land Lordz “basic plan” subscription at landlordz[.]site site that helps him manage more than 500 scam properties and interactions with up to 100 (soon-to-be-scammed) “guests” looking to book the fake listings.

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