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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Scams Consumer Protection Retail Government 109

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. On top of that, 80.5%

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Scams Banking Retail Consumer Protection 239

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and spending time with loved ones. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them. Here are some of the most common holiday scams and how to help avoid them.

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Scams Identity Theft Retail Antivirus 52

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2024

Robocalls are automated phone calls, often associated with scams and unwanted solicitations, which can be a nuisance to individuals and businesses alike. Robocalls are not only an annoying waste of time and resources, they often serve as a prelude to more targeted scams. There are apps that can help you block robocalls.

Scams 90

Scams Wireless Consumer Protection Risk 90

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators. This trend comes from the “Man in The Browser” (MiTB) attacks and WEB-injects designed for traditional PC-based malware such as Zeus, Gozi and SpyEye.

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Mobile Malware Banking Retail 102

Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The FTC, an independent agency of the US government, enforces civil US antitrust law and promotes consumer protection. In a blog post titled “ Scam ‘US Trading Commission’ website is not the FTC ,” the agency draws attention to an impostor site called “the US Trading Commission” that uses the FTC’s seal and address.

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Scams Identity Theft Social Engineering Consumer Protection 97

Hacker Combat

JANUARY 30, 2022

Zimperium research team discovered Dark Herring Malware; the team’s report stated that over A hundred million Android users downloaded and installed the applications from the google play store and other app stores. Dark Herring Malware used four hundred and seventy applications to target users in different countries.

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Consumer Protection Telecommunications Malware Scams 110