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OpenSSF Warns of Fake Maintainers Targeting JavaScript Projects
Alarming social engineering attacks target critical open-source projects! Learn how to protect your project and the open-source community from takeovers.
April 16, 2024
LastPass Dodges Deepfake Scam: CEO Impersonation Attempt Thwarted
Cybercriminals using deepfakes to target businesses! LastPass narrowly avoids security breach after employee identifies fake CEO in WhatsApp call. Read how LastPass is urging awareness against evolving social engineering tactics.
April 12, 2024
AI Generated Fake Obituary Websites Target Grieving Users
Tributes turned toxic as crooks abuse AI.
March 26, 2024
Microsoft Warns of New Tax Returns Phishing Scams Targeting You
About to pay your taxes? Watch out for tax return phishing and malware campaigns targeting individual taxpayers and businesses.
March 21, 2024
AI-Powered Scams, Human Trafficking Fuel Global Cybercrime Surge: INTERPOL
New INTERPOL Financial Fraud assessment reveals how cybercrime is being fueled by the abuse of AI and other technologies.
March 15, 2024
Fake Skype, Zoom, Google Meet Sites Infecting Devices with Multiple RATs
Remote Access Trojan Threat: Beware Malicious Downloads Disguised as Meeting Apps.
March 6, 2024
Android Money Transfer XHelper App Exposed as Money Laundering Network
Don't confuse the XHelper app with the notorious XHelper malware, which targets Android devices and is notoriously difficult to remove.
February 29, 2024
Savvy Seahorse Using Fake ChatGPT, Facebook Ads in DNS Investment Scam
The scammers creates fake investment platforms using popular companies like Tesla, Meta, and Imperial Oil and lures unsuspecting users into depositing funds.
February 29, 2024
Deepfake Threat: $2 Deceptive Content Undermines Election Integrity
In 2024, over 60 countries worldwide are holding elections. The most significant threat to the integrity of these elections? Deepfake videos, readily accessible on the dark web and Telegram, with prices ranging from as low as $2 to $100.
February 23, 2024
Apple Approves Fake App Before Real Rabby Wallet, Users’ Funds Stolen
Crypto Nightmare! Fake Rabby Wallet App Steals Millions After Apple App Store Fails to Catch It.
February 22, 2024