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SIM Swap Scams Growing in the Middle East — Here’s How They Work

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SIM Swap Scams Growing in the Middle East — Here’s How They Work

The Middle East is seeing a sharp rise in SIM swapping scams, where criminals find ways to take over people’s mobile numbers and misuse them for financial fraud. A new report...

The Evolution of Phishing Emails: From Simple Scams to Sophisticated Cyber Threats

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The Evolution of Phishing Emails: From Simple Scams to Sophisticated Cyber Threats

Phishing emails have undergone significant changes over the past few decades. Once simple and easy to detect, these scams have now evolved into a sophisticated cyber threat,...

New Coalition to Take Down Online Scams, Led by Google

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New Coalition to Take Down Online Scams, Led by Google

As cybercrime continues to cost the world economy billions annually, a robust new coalition launched by Google, the DNS Research Federation, and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance...

Scammers Exploit Messaging Apps and Social Media in Singapore

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Scammers Exploit Messaging Apps and Social Media in Singapore

Singapore is experiencing the dread of scams and cybercrimes in abundance as we speak, with fraudsters relying more on messaging and social media platforms to target unsuspecting...

T-Mobile Customers Alarmed by Unfamiliar Support Links, But They Are Legitimate

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T-Mobile Customers Alarmed by Unfamiliar Support Links, But They Are Legitimate

T-Mobile customers have recently raised concerns after receiving unusual-looking links from the company’s support channels, leading to fears of potential phishing scams....

India's Digital Rise Sees Alarming Surge in Online Scams Targeting the Elderly

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India's Digital Rise Sees Alarming Surge in Online Scams Targeting the Elderly

With India advancing in the digital landscape, the country is also witnessing a concerning rise in online scams. In recent months, thousands of individuals have lost substantial...

Crowdstrike: How to Stay Safe After a Global IT Outage

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Crowdstrike: How to Stay Safe After a Global IT Outage

Cyber-security experts and agencies around the world are warning people about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the IT outage.Beware of Scams: Fake Emails and...

Understanding Vishing and Quishing: Protecting Yourself Against Telephone and QR Code Scams

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Understanding Vishing and Quishing: Protecting Yourself Against Telephone and QR Code Scams

In our digitally interconnected world, cybercriminals continuously devise new methods to exploit technology for their malicious intents. Two prevalent schemes gaining traction...

Malware Lurking in Minecraft Source Packs

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Malware Lurking in Minecraft Source Packs

In the world of gaming, customization is king. Players love tweaking their favourite games to make them even more exciting. But while mods and customizations can enhance your...

Combatting iPhone Scams: Steps Towards Enhanced Security

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Combatting iPhone Scams: Steps Towards Enhanced Security

The latest revelation in the realm of iPhone scams comes in the form of MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) bombing. This sophisticated threat targeting Apple users underscores...

Decoding the Elusive 'FedEx' Scam: An Inside Look at the Tactics and Challenges

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Decoding the Elusive 'FedEx' Scam: An Inside Look at the Tactics and Challenges

One type of spam that is going around lately is FedEx scam calls, which have been targeting people, and are also doing the rounds. Most people have been victims of online...

FTC Warns: QR Codes May Result in Identity Theft

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FTC Warns: QR Codes May Result in Identity Theft

One might want to reconsider before scanning QR codes.The codes, which are a digital jumble of white and black squares that are frequently used to record URLs, are apparently...

Crypto Investors Face Nearly $1M in Losses Due to Rug Pull Schemes

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Crypto Investors Face Nearly $1M in Losses Due to Rug Pull Schemes

Check Point's Threat Intel Blockchain system has exposed a new fraudulent activity, spotlighting the ongoing issue of Rug Pulls – a deceitful maneuver causing financial...

$1.2 Million Stolen from Grafton Family Business, Sparks Cyber Security Warnings

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$1.2 Million Stolen from Grafton Family Business, Sparks Cyber Security Warnings

Paul Fuller has revealed how his business suffered a devastating loss of nearly $1.2 million due to a fraudulent call. The caller, identifying as "Mike" from the National...

Vishing Scams: Here's How to Spot & Defend Against Them

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Vishing Scams: Here's How to Spot & Defend Against Them

Vishing (voice or VoIP phishing) is a sort of cyber attack that uses voice and telephony technologies to deceive targeted persons into disclosing sensitive data to unauthorized...

Vietnamese Cybercriminals Exploit Malvertising to Target Facebook Business Accounts

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Vietnamese Cybercriminals Exploit Malvertising to Target Facebook Business Accounts

Cybercriminals associated with the Vietnamese cybercrime ecosystem are exploiting social media platforms, including Meta-owned Facebook, as a means to distribute malware. According...

Understanding Blagging in Cybersecurity: Tactics and Implications

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Understanding Blagging in Cybersecurity: Tactics and Implications

Blagging might sound intricate, resembling an elaborate hacking maneuver, yet it is remarkably simpler. Despite its less "high-tech" nature compared to other cybercrimes,...

Defend Against Phishing with Multi-Factor Authentication

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Defend Against Phishing with Multi-Factor Authentication

Phishing has been a favored attack vector for threat actors for nearly three decades, and its utilization persists until it loses its effectiveness. The success of phishing...

SCARLETEEL Hackers Target AWS Fargate in Latest Cryptojacking Campaign

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SCARLETEEL Hackers Target AWS Fargate in Latest Cryptojacking Campaign

An continuing sophisticated attack effort known as SCARLETEEL continues to target cloud settings, with threat actors currently focusing on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Fargate.According...

Surge in 'Call Center Gangs' Linked to Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

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Surge in 'Call Center Gangs' Linked to Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

Online, robocall, and other call scams are well-coordinated and often operated by criminal organizations based overseas. These scams primarily target older Americans.Biocatch,...

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SIM Swap Scams Growing in the Middle East — Here’s How They Work

The Evolution of Phishing Emails: From Simple Scams to Sophisticated Cyber Threats

New Coalition to Take Down Online Scams, Led by Google

Scammers Exploit Messaging Apps and Social Media in Singapore

T-Mobile Customers Alarmed by Unfamiliar Support Links, But They Are Legitimate

India's Digital Rise Sees Alarming Surge in Online Scams Targeting the Elderly

Crowdstrike: How to Stay Safe After a Global IT Outage

Understanding Vishing and Quishing: Protecting Yourself Against Telephone and QR Code Scams

Malware Lurking in Minecraft Source Packs

Combatting iPhone Scams: Steps Towards Enhanced Security

Decoding the Elusive 'FedEx' Scam: An Inside Look at the Tactics and Challenges

FTC Warns: QR Codes May Result in Identity Theft

Crypto Investors Face Nearly $1M in Losses Due to Rug Pull Schemes

$1.2 Million Stolen from Grafton Family Business, Sparks Cyber Security Warnings

Vishing Scams: Here's How to Spot & Defend Against Them

Vietnamese Cybercriminals Exploit Malvertising to Target Facebook Business Accounts

Understanding Blagging in Cybersecurity: Tactics and Implications

Defend Against Phishing with Multi-Factor Authentication

SCARLETEEL Hackers Target AWS Fargate in Latest Cryptojacking Campaign

Surge in 'Call Center Gangs' Linked to Organized Crime and Human Trafficking

Malicious PyPi Package ‘disgrasya’ Exploits WooCommerce Stores for Card Fraud, Downloaded Over 34,000 Times

Cybercriminal Group's Website Taken Over by Unknown Hacker

Researchers Unearth a Massive Data Leak Within Apollo Hospitals

New Sec-Gemini v1 from Google Outperforms Cybersecurity Rivals

Europcar GitLab Breach Exposes Sensitive User Data and Configuration Files

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