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malware
How Lazarus Group used fake job ads to spy on Europe’s drone and defense sector

ESET researchers have uncovered a fresh wave of Operation DreamJob, a long-running campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. This latest activity targeted several …

Bitcoin
U.S. seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to massive forced-labor crypto scam

The U.S. government has seized about $15 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to what prosecutors call one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking operations …

malware
Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results

Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent …

crypto scams
AI made crypto scams far more dangerous

The first half of 2025 saw one of the worst waves of crypto hacks to date, with more than $3.01 billion stolen. AI was a big part of it, making scams easier to run and letting …

ScamAgent
ScamAgent shows how AI could power the next wave of scam calls

Scam calls have long been a problem for consumers and enterprises, but a new study suggests they may soon get an upgrade. Instead of a human scammer on the other end of the …

people
New NIST guide explains how to detect morphed images

Face morphing software can blend two people’s photos into one image, making it possible for someone to fool identity checks at buildings, airports, borders, and other secure …

AI threats
What attackers know about your company thanks to AI

In this Help Net Security video, Tom Cross, Head of Threat Research at GetReal Security, explores how generative AI is empowering threat actors. He breaks down three key …

phishing
Phishing campaign targets U.S. Department of Education’s G5 portal

A new phishing campaign is targeting users of the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 portal, a site used by educational institutions and vendors to manage grants and federal …

online shopping deception
Fake online stores look real, rank high, and trap unsuspecting buyers

Shopping on a fake online store can lead to more than a bad purchase. It could mean losing money, having your identity stolen, or even getting malware on your device. E-shop …

travel scams
Scammers are trick­ing travelers into booking trips that don’t exist

Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even exist. With AI-generated photos and fake reviews, scammers are …

extortion
Scam centers are spreading, and so is the human cost

Human trafficking tied to online scam centers is spreading across the globe, according to a new crime trend update from INTERPOL. Human trafficking victims by country of …

Europol Spain
Fraudsters behind €460 million crypto scam arrested in Spain

Spanish authorities arrested five members of a criminal network responsible for laundering €460 million stolen through global cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Source: …

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