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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.
Real estate
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks

FATF pressures jurisdictions to enforce crypto regulations faster, increasing scrutiny on stablecoins and accountability for compliance gaps.
#phishing
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
19 hours ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
19 hours ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
#fraud
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Seven people have been charged in a fraud investigation involving AI tools used to steal login information from retail employees in Toronto.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

7 charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police | CBC News

Seven people have been charged in a fraud investigation involving AI tools used to steal login information from retail employees in Toronto.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
#cryptocurrency
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Russia-friendly exchange says "western special service" behind $15 million cyberattack

Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Russia-friendly exchange says "western special service" behind $15 million cyberattack

Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.
Cryptocurrency
fromTheregister
1 week ago

US, UK, Canadian cops disrupt $45M global crypto scam

A global cryptocurrency scam was disrupted, recovering $12 million and identifying over 20,000 fraud-linked wallet addresses across 30 countries.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
#cybersecurity
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
Careers

He Was Laid Off, Posted on LinkedIn - Then Scammers Started Impersonating Real Recruiters to Target Him

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Information security

Hacker stole 700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment | TechCrunch

fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Information security

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

He Was Laid Off, Posted on LinkedIn - Then Scammers Started Impersonating Real Recruiters to Target Him

Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn to exploit job seekers, especially those recently laid off.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

108 Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal Google and Telegram Data, Affecting 20,000 Users

A cluster of 108 malicious Chrome extensions collects user data and injects ads, compromising browser security.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Hacker stole 700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment | TechCrunch

Zephyr Energy lost £700,000 due to a hacker redirecting a payment meant for a contractor into a fraudulent account.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Government official impersonation scam complaints doubled in 2025, FBI report shows

Complaints of government impersonation scams nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025, resulting in approximately $800 million in losses.
Poker
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison

Kamerin Stokes was sentenced to 30 months in prison for a credential stuffing attack on DraftKings, involving 60,000 compromised accounts.
#north-korea
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme | TechCrunch

Two U.S. citizens were sentenced for aiding North Korea in placing remote IT workers in American companies, netting $5 million.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.
US news
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme | TechCrunch

Two U.S. citizens were sentenced for aiding North Korea in placing remote IT workers in American companies, netting $5 million.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
2 days ago

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
California
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
#scam
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Telegram Is Still Hosting a Sanctioned $21 Billion Crypto Scammer Black Market

Xinbi Guarantee has also hosted a wide variety of other black market offerings, including harassment services that threaten or throw feces at a victim for a fee, and even sex workers as young as 14 who are likely trafficking victims.
UK news
Deliverability
fromZDNET
4 days ago

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.
Music
fromConsequence
4 days ago

G. Love Loses Reported $424,000 in Crypto Account Hack

G. Love lost approximately $424,000 in Bitcoin due to downloading a fake Ledger app from the Apple App Store.
European startups
fromTearsheet
4 days ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
#malware
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Circle Faces Lawsuit After Drift Exploit Over Claims It Took No Action to Freeze the Funds

Circle faces legal scrutiny for failing to freeze stolen USDC after the Drift Protocol hack, raising questions about accountability in crypto infrastructure.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cyber Express
1 day ago

Gemini Ad Safety Targets Surge In AI-Generated Scam Ads

Google's Gemini ad safety systems blocked over 8.3 billion harmful ads in 2025, focusing on early detection and combating AI-generated scams.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
France news
fromTheregister
3 days ago

French cops free mother and son after crypto kidnapping

A mother and her son were rescued after a 20-hour kidnapping related to a ransom demand from a criminal gang.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Marketing tech
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
2 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds | Fortune

Tether provided $127.5 million to support Drift, a Solana-based exchange, after a significant hack, enhancing its role in the crypto ecosystem.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
#social-engineering
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Sophisticated scammers exploit intelligence, ego, and personalization to deceive even highly experienced professionals.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

#cybercrime
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Triad Nexus Evades Sanctions to Fuel Cybercrime

Triad Nexus is a cybercrime network responsible for over $200 million in losses through scams and money laundering, using various techniques to evade sanctions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

n8n Webhooks Abused Since October 2025 to Deliver Malware via Phishing Emails

Threat actors are weaponizing n8n to conduct phishing campaigns and deliver malicious payloads through automated emails.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
Online marketing
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
#kraken
Information security
fromFinbold
4 days ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Information security
fromFinbold
4 days ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning criminals are exploiting AI after record number of UK scam reports

UK fraud reports reached record 445,000 in 2025, with identity theft as the most common type, driven by criminals increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

JanelaRAT Malware Targets Latin American Banks with 14,739 Attacks in Brazil in 2025

JanelaRAT malware targets financial institutions in Latin America, stealing sensitive data and employing advanced infection techniques.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
3 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mass texts and EZ-Pass phishing: $17 billion stolen in crypto scams, largely by the Chinese | Fortune

Chinese-backed criminal networks use cryptocurrency and advanced techniques to steal an estimated $17 billion from victims, outpacing fragmented government and industry responses.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

The Fraud Hiding in Email Signups

Fake but valid email accounts enable card testing and coupon abuse, causing chargebacks, revenue and inventory loss, and jeopardizing merchant payment relationships.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Scammers have virtual smartphones on speed dial for fraud

Cloud phones are increasingly exploited by cybercriminals for authorized push payment fraud due to their legitimate appearance and ease of use.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
#cryptocurrency-fraud
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
1 month ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Bitcoin Finally Finds Practical Use: Kidnapping Senior Citizens for Ransom

Perhaps it's the future of digital commerce? As it turns out, none of those really stuck, as extreme price swings and fees make the crypto a bad fit for most practical commercial purposes. The horrifying abduction of Nancy Guthrie, however, highlights perhaps the one persistent utility Bitcoin has been able to maintain: its place as the de facto global currency of crime.
Cryptocurrency
fromPCWorld
1 month ago

Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait

The email seen by at least some customers of the Emma email platform was a phishing scam. Hackers hoped to inspire instant panic with the words, 'As part of our commitment to supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we will be adding a Support ICE donation button to the footer of every email sent through our platform.'
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

How phishing service Tycoon 2FA went under

Tycoon 2FA, a Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, enabled thousands of cybercriminals to steal login credentials and session tokens. Even accounts secured with MFA could be compromised via a single email. The service had been active since at least 2023 and quickly grew to become one of the most widely used phishing platforms in the world.
Information security
#cryptocurrency-theft
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams

Messages claiming you're due a tax refund are scams aiming to steal bank or Social Security numbers; report them and delete without responding.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign

Over 150 coordinated cloned law-firm websites impersonate firms to re-victimize fraud victims by offering free asset recovery and evading takedowns.
Information security
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This New Travel Con Is So Real Looking It's Tricking Even the Most 'Scam Aware' Travelers-Here's How to Stay Safe

Urgent, personalized texts impersonating airlines or hotels trick travelers into clicking counterfeit links or calling scammers to steal login, payment, and travel-identifying information.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams

Custom voice-phishing kits sold on dark-web channels enable attackers to spoof authentication flows, intercept credentials and MFA codes, and orchestrate live helpdesk social-engineering.
Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust to coerce victims into fraudulent crypto investments, extracting funds over time through staged profits and blocked withdrawals.
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