Scammers weaponize FaceTime to drain bank accounts
Apple is warning iPhone and iPad users that scammers are using FaceTime calls to trick them into handing over money and account details. According to Apple, scammers pose as …
The script, not the voice, is what makes AI voice phishing work
The call comes in at 4:40 on a Friday. The voice belongs to a senior manager, or sounds close enough, and she needs a password reset before a flight. She is polite, she is in …
Police take down investment fraud network that stole €100 million a month
Dutch police, working alongside Belgian authorities and Europol, have dismantled a major criminal network accused of operating a global investment fraud scheme through dozens …
UK charges five persons linked to fraud platform behind more than a million scam calls
Five people have been charged in the UK following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into Russian Coms, a caller ID spoofing service used by fraudsters. Ayoub …
5,811 arrests, $293 million seized over social engineering scams
Criminals who pose as police officers, romantic partners, and business suppliers have built fraud operations that reach across continents. A four-month enforcement campaign …
The fake report message that ends with a stolen Reddit account
A direct message arrives on Reddit from a stranger, and it invites a reply. That reply is the point. This scheme runs on social engineering, with no malware and no malicious …
Product showcase: Protect your iPhone with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security for iOS combines scam protection, web protection, VPN, Wi-Fi security, and device security checks in a single app. It is also available for Android. …
WhatsApp will warn users before they message a potential scammer
WhatsApp is rolling out a warning screen on Android and iOS that appears before users open chats with unfamiliar phone numbers. Meta hopes that this new feature will help …
Algerian national accused of running cybercrime marketplaces extradited to US
An Algerian national accused of running online marketplaces that sold phishing kits and fraud tools has been extradited from Spain to the United States to face bank fraud …
GTA 6 early access offers are taking gamers’ crypto
Scam websites are circulating across the internet with a pitch aimed at millions of gamers: a way to play Grand Theft Auto VI before its release. The pages promise early …
Free, no-signup World Cup streams serve scams instead of football
Researchers at Malwarebytes identified dozens of websites claiming to offer free access to FIFA World Cup matches. Instead of streaming games, the sites directed visitors …
Product showcase: From phishing texts to risky Wi-Fi, Norton 360 Deluxe watches the gaps
Norton 360 Deluxe combines device security, scam detection, web protection, and VPN privacy in a single subscription that covers up to five devices. It is available for …
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