Scams and Fraud

Crooks using phony call centers to spread ransomware via BazaCall attacks

July 30th, 2021 0

In BazaCall, a "vishing-like" method is used in which victims are told to call a particular phone number or their subscription will expire.

Scams and Fraud

Fake Windows 11 installers infecting devices with adware, malware

July 25th, 2021 2

Originally, Windows 11 will be available for download from October 2021 - It will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users.

Scams and Fraud

Poker player jailed for illegal video streaming, downloading websites

July 15th, 2021 0

Talon White has received 12 months of prison sentence after being involved in the illegal streaming of copyright-protected TV shows and movies.

Scams and Fraud

170 fraudulent Android apps scamming cryptocurrency enthusiasts

July 7th, 2021 0

So far, these fake Android app developers have managed to steal money from 93,000 users and raked in around $350,000.

Scams and Fraud

New malware in pirated games disables Windows Updates, Defender

June 26th, 2021 0

Dubbed Crackonosh by researchers; the malware uses the victim's computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies for its developers.

Scams and Fraud

Threat actors using Google Docs exploit to spread phishing links

June 19th, 2021 0

Cybercriminals have started employing a new phishing attack that abuses the popularity of Google Drive and Docs to bypass security filters.

Scams and Fraud

Fake DarkSide gang demands 100 BTC from companies

June 18th, 2021 0

The original DarkSide ransomware gang had quit operating last month after the attack on Colonial Pipeline.

Scams and Fraud

22 people indicted on malware, credit card fraud charges

May 27th, 2021 0

22 individuals in the US were indicted of wire fraud and identity theft after having been caught purchasing and using stolen payment cards.

Scams and Fraud

Fake ransom scams targeting families of missing persons

May 20th, 2021 0

FBI has issued an alert to families of missing persons to watch out for fake ransom scams in which scammers collect information about missing people from social media.

Scams and Fraud

$2 million lost as WallStreetBets forum members fall for crypto scam

May 8th, 2021 0

WallStreetBets moderators had warned of crypto scams in their name yet scammers were still able to trick users into sending $2 million in Binance Coin (BNB).