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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Convincing' AI scams drove UK fraud cases to record 444,000 last year

AI-driven account takeover scams reached record levels in the UK, with criminals exploiting stolen data to access mobile, banking, and shopping accounts at industrial scale.
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fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

SIM Swaps Expose a Critical Flaw in Identity Security

SIM swap attacks exploit structural weaknesses in mobile-based identity verification, allowing criminals to intercept authentication codes and take over accounts by transferring victims' phone numbers to attacker-controlled SIM cards.
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fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Scammers target Dubai bank accounts amid Iran missile salvo

Cybercriminals impersonated Dubai Crisis Management to exploit missile attack victims, attempting SIM-swap attacks to access bank accounts using stolen UAE Pass and Emirates ID credentials.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Warning to Gmail users over new texting scam stealing accounts

The scheme involves a text message that appears to come from 'Gmail from Google,' warning recipients that their account has been compromised. The message includes a link labeled 'Recover Account.' When users click it, they are prompted to enter their Gmail password, which is then captured by scammers. In some cases, attackers can combine stolen information with personal details, like your phone number.
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