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Crooks Using Stealers and Stolen Cookies to Hack Airbnb Accounts
If you are an Airbnb user, you need to be vigilant against cybercriminals who are targeting your device, personal, and financial information.
August 30, 2023
Researcher Exposes Cryptocurrency Scam Network of 300 Domains
A new investigation by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler from VPNmentor reveals an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that employs over 300 fake websites to steal funds from unsuspecting victims and lure new investors.
August 7, 2023
Senior OPERA1ER Cybercrime Gang Member Arrested in Global Operation
The cybercrime group has targeted financial institutions, telecoms firms, and mobile banking services, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal funds.
July 8, 2023
Amazon Files Lawsuits Against Fraudsters Peddling Fake Reviews
According to Amazon, it has already taken significant action against 94 fraudsters operating in the United States, China,…
June 30, 2023
Police Bust International Phone Scam Gang Targeting Elderly
The phone scam specifically focused on exploiting vulnerable individuals residing in Poland and Germany.
June 3, 2023
Crypto Discord Communities Targeted by Malicious Bookmarks & JavaScript
Discord admins, beware: scammers are hijacking accounts and stealing cryptocurrency funds by using malicious bookmarks in a new and tricky attack.
May 31, 2023
Malicious ChatGPT & Google Bard Installers Distribute RedLine Stealer
Watch out for compromised Facebook business pages offering fake and malware-infected installers for ChatGPT and Google Bard AI chatbot.
April 13, 2023
IRS tax forms W-9 email scam drops Emotet malware
Researchers have warned users to be on alert, as the IRS never sends emails to confirm taxpayers’ personal information.
March 30, 2023
Fake ChatGPT Extension Hijacks Facebook Accounts
At the time of reporting this scam to Google, the fake ChatGPT extension had over 7,000 installations.
March 23, 2023
Franco-Israeli Gang Linked to $40 Million CEO Scam Busted
Europol searched 8 houses in Israel and France, with the main culprit arrested in Israel along with seven others.
February 20, 2023