Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Phishing Social Engineering 
Identity IQ
JUNE 1, 2023
The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Phishing attacks.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 30, 2024
authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. ” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials.
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Hot for Security
MARCH 2, 2021
Although email phishing and fraudulent websites are not a new threat to the digital community, the attack vectors deployed by scammers have become more diverse and sophisticated. While some may be harmless, consisting of ads from retailers, criminals also use emails in mass-market phishing campaigns.
SecureList
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Short-lived phishing sites often offered to see the premieres before the eagerly awaited movie or television show was scheduled to hit the screen. These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself.
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 2, 2021
Robinhood is an increasingly popular trading app where you can buy and sell stocks, as well as cryptocurrency. Earlier this year, Robinhood sent out a message to its users, warning of some phishing emails claiming to be a "Security Alert" with links to fake Robinhood websites. How to spot phishing emails.
Approachable Cyber Threats
JULY 7, 2022
It also serves as an easy access point for more advanced hackers and scammers to target specific organizations, or even harvest cryptocurrency. Earlier Raccoon Stealer campaigns allowed criminals to steal $13,200 worth of cryptocurrency and mine another $2,900 worth over a six month period, all for the cost of around $1,250. “So
Appknox
JUNE 23, 2022
Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. Cryptocurrency and NFT attacks are rising as decentralized finance, and digital art assets become sophisticated socially engineered threats. Common Trends Among the Australian Mobile Threats.
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