July 2024 - Help Net Security
SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified| Help Net Security
SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified| Help Net Security
Scammers continue to prey on travelers with various schemes. It’s critical to be fully aware of them, recognize the scams, and act to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. I regularly get emails from readers letting me know what travel scams they’ve run into. They ask me to report on them to help others avoid […] The post The 10 worst travel scams reported to me from my readers in 2025 appeared first on Travelers United.| Travelers United
How to recognise if your computer has been hacked and the latest subscription traps The post Six signs your computer has been hacked and subscription traps first appeared on North East Bylines.| North East Bylines
New report: “Scam GPT: GenAI and the Automation of Fraud.” This primer maps what we currently know about generative AI’s role in scams, the communities most at risk, and the broader economic and cultural shifts that are making people more willing to take risks, more vulnerable to deception, and more likely to either perpetuate scams or fall victim to them. AI-enhanced scams are not merely financial or technological crimes; they also exploit social vulnerabilities whether short-term, ...| Schneier on Security
Longtime Crypto-Gram readers know that I collect personal experiences of people being scammed. Here’s an almost: Then he added, “Here at Chase, we’ll never ask for your personal information or passwords.” On the contrary, he gave me more information—two “cancellation codes” and a long case number with four letters and 10 digits. That’s when he offered to transfer me to his supervisor. That simple phrase, familiar from countless customer-service calls, draped a cloak of corpora...| Schneier on Security
Find out why new account fraud, which may occur during digital account openings, is a growing threat that can harm financial institutions and their customers.| FedPayments Improvement
The American Bankers Association last week responded to a request for information from the Office of the Comptroller of the| ABA Banking Journal
Fraudsters behind €460 million crypto scam arrested in Spain| Help Net Security
From Bell to Google, major firms in Canada are following Australia’s model of sharing information to fight fraudsters| The Logic
Malicious individuals are using stolen PII and voice and video deepfakes to try to land remote IT, programming, and software-related jobs.| Help Net Security
AARP Minnesota advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to improve consumer protections and enforce laws. If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.| Minnesota
If you're considering bidding on Elance for gigs, here's a cautionary tale and motivation for avoiding third-party bidding sites like this!| Make a Living Writing
ScamAgent study reveals how AI agents simulate scam calls, bypass safety guardrails, adapt across conversations, exploit text-to-speech.| Help Net Security
SIM swap scams involve fraudsters transferring your phone number to a SIM card they control, posing a huge security risk if you use SMS 2FA.| Bitcoin News
The Senate Bill SB 386 mirrors Assembly Bill 384, introduced last month, in order to speed Bitcoin ATMs regulation.| Bitcoin News
The post Warning: Surge in advanced-fee job scams appeared first on Your Money.| Your Money
"Is this your first time leaving the house?"| The Daily Dot
Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with over $110M lost in 2023. Reports indicate older adults are 3 times more likely to be targeted.| Bitcoin News
Experts suspect the new Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, introduced by Senator Dick Durbin has spooked bitcoin ATM operators.| Bitcoin News
FinCEN states in its report that Bitcoin ATM scams resulted in losses of about $246.7 million last year.| Bitcoin News
It’s no secret the internet doesn’t always bring out the best in people. The relative anonymity and global sprawl of digital life make it the ideal environment for scams, trolling and other kinds of bad behavior online. I host a podcast about cybersecurity, and was pondering how to put the issues we all face in […] The post The Seven Digital Sins appeared first on Adam Levin.| Adam Levin
Scammers groom unwitting targets and then trick them into trafficking illicit drugs and other contraband.| Adam Levin
Airbnb scammers pose as hosts, redirect users to fake Tripadvisor site| Help Net Security
QR scan scams trick users into scanning QR codes from their PCs using their mobile devices to take advantage of weaker phishing protection.| Help Net Security
A few weeks ago, I started receiving a stream of message about an Instagram post that I was allegedly starring in, where after offering my views on Palantir's valuation, I was soliciting investors to invest with me (or with an investment entity that had ties to me). I was not surprised, since I have lived with imitations for years, but I was bemused, since I don't have an Instagram account and have not posted on Facebook more than once or twice in a decade. In the last few days, those warning...| Musings on Markets
Newly released toolkits on scams and check fraud mitigation support education and increase awareness, enabling the payments industry to better identify and fight these prevalent forms of fraud.| FedPayments Improvement
Looking for Opportunities Overseas? Verify Job Offers and Agencies with KaziMajuu – Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diaspora Office For those exploring| DIASPORA MESSENGER NEWS MEDIA
Find out how to prevent identity theft with identity theft protection tips from CenturyLink. Learn how to secure your personal information from scammers.| CenturyLink
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued a notice urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious| ABA Banking Journal
A woman was left shaken after her family lost £1,480 to a scammer selling fake Oasis tickets to fund a gambling addiction - but luckily the bank refunded them.| Need To Know
A man has been convicted of several crimes after being caught in a scheme to defraud the US government of $13 million.| The Daily Hodl
A man from Yonkers, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a fraudulent tax refund check scheme that used the stolen identity of an investment company executive.| The Daily Hodl
Blockchain "de-anonymizer" firm Arkham has discovered what it believes is the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) hack in history.| The Daily Hodl
An ATM scam tied to a New York City youth employment program reportedly spread on TikTok and caused millions of dollars in losses within days.| The Daily Hodl
A healthcare tech company is warning millions of Americans that their personal data has been stolen by hackers.| The Daily Hodl
Scammers are reportedly posing as bank fraud investigators to steal money from unsuspecting victims. According to WPLG Local 10, the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has issued a warning about the scheme and is urging the public to be vigilant amid rising cases of bank-related phone scams.| The Daily Hodl
Fighting check fraud will require greater collaboration and cooperation between federal, state and local agencies alongside private sector stakeholders such| ABA Banking Journal
Illinois consumers are no strangers to scams–a review of the latest statistics shows how the Land of Lincoln is a favorite target. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that in 2024 Illinois ranked sixth in the number of victims (25,446) of Internet-related crime and fifth in losses, at $479 million. In the first quarter of 2025, Illinoisans reported $77.9 million in losses connected to fraud, according to the Consumer Sentinel Network of the Feder...| Citizens Utility Board
When Interpol speaks, it’s worth listening. This week, the global police organization called for an end to the term “pig butchering” to describe certain online financial scams. Their reason? The phrase trivializes the severe emotional and financial harm suffered by victims. They’re absolutely right. As content moderation professionals, we see firsthand the power of language […] The post Words Matter: Why ‘Pig Butchering’ Is the Wrong Term for Online Scams appeared first on Besedo.| Besedo
Cybercriminals have started using SVG files in their phishing campaigns.| ThreatDown by Malwarebytes
Here's a quick guide to some of the taxi scams we ran into while traveling Egypt for a month (Tip: we had the most difficult time getting around in Cairo) The post 5 Uber & Taxi Scams to Watch Out for in Egypt appeared first on Katie Caf Travel.| Katie Caf Travel
Webwise Youth Panelist Shriya is joined by Cybersecurity Expert Dr. Hazel Murray to explore how teens can protect ourselves online.| Webwise.ie
As Hurricane Milton makes its way through the Gulf Coast, it’s important to stay alert to scams that arise in the wake of natural disasters. The post Protect Yourself from Scams During Hurricane Milton appeared first on GCS Technologies.| GCS Technologies
As the political landscape heats up during a polarizing election year, so do concerns about deepfake technology.| Help Net Security
Be Aware, Stay Vigilant, Act Responsibly! Now is a critical time. In the current heightened security scenario, adversaries will attempt […]| K7 Labs
Reported losses from suspected internet crimes exceeded $16 billion in 2024, representing a 33% increase from the year before, the| ABA Banking Journal
More than half of web traffic is now automated with financial institutions a top target for malicious bots, according to| ABA Banking Journal
2025 HIPAA Security Rule updates introduce stronger cybersecurity requirements, helping organizations leverage tools like AI while protecting patient data.| HIPAA Secure Now!
Under a new executive order from President Trump, effective Sept. 30, the U.S. Treasury will no longer issue paper checks| ABA Banking Journal
In recent weeks, we’ve seen news reports of Marketplace enrollees’ coverage being switched without their knowledge. Here's what consumers need to know.| healthinsurance.org
Talk to your older loved ones about financial scams and create a plan to help them avoid becoming a victim of fraud.| Flow Financial Planning, LLC
Scammers are using 'forgotten' cryptocurrency accounts as bait for stealing the identities of the gullible and dishonest. You have been warned.| That grumpy BSD guy
Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes.| Help Net Security
I’ve been looking for gig work lately and, as part of my search, I naturally went to LinkedIn to see what was there. Sure enough, when I clicked on some link, I was confronted with a dialog box inviting me to subscribe to their premium service in order to see some leads. The monthly fee, … Continue reading Premium Subscription for Leads to Gig Work | LinkedIn Premium Edition on Blog#42→| Blog #42
Be aware of Bitcoin investment scams when you invest in cryptocurrency. We'll help you buy Bitcoin instantly—and safely—by sharing common crypto scams.| Blog Invity.io
The American Bankers Association Foundation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service today released three new infographics on money mule scams| ABA Banking Journal
Those in the crypto ecosystem have witnessed an extraordinary level of wealth creation since Satoshi Nakamoto first introduced Bitcoin in 2009; just this year, the overall capitalization of digital assets has soared to $3.5 trillion from under $1.8 trillion at the start of the year. On the flip side, there ...| Unchained
Buenos Aires' Florida Street is the main money changing area in the city. Find out about changing money downtown.| Wander Argentina
As part of its anti-fraud policy agenda, the American Bankers Association last week continued to push the Federal Communications Commission| ABA Banking Journal
Older Americans reported losing more than $1.9 billion to fraud in 2023, but since most fraud isn’t reported, the actual| ABA Banking Journal
The percentage of synthetic identities among accounts opened by U.S. lenders for auto loans, bank credit cards, retail credit cards| ABA Banking Journal
Fifty-two state bankers associations today urged the Federal Communications Commission to issue new rules to help stem the flow of| ABA Banking Journal
The New York State Department of Financial Services this week issued guidance for financial institutions on how artificial intelligence is| ABA Banking Journal
Banks are only one contributor to the overall safety and security of the payments ecosystem and cannot single-handedly prevent criminals| ABA Banking Journal
The nonprofit Aspen Institute today announced the launch of a new task force bringing together law enforcement and private industry| ABA Banking Journal
A deepfake video conference call paired with clever social engineering has led to the theft of over US$25 million from a multinational firm.| Help Net Security
Residents and visitors alike should take extra caution to avoid parking scams while attending the NFL Draft in Detroit this week.| WDET 101.9 FM
The reactions to Charlotte Cowles’ decision to give scammers $50,000 in the belief she was protecting her income with a CIA agent range from object lesson that could happen to anyone to roili…| educationrealist
After more than 15 months in the know, Apple still hasn’t taken the necessary action... The post 84 Fraudulent Apps on the AppStore Still Trick Users Out of More Than $100M Annually appeared first on vpncheck.| vpncheck
Hi everyone! It has been quite some time.. I’ve been busy but also BACS transfer changes (recipient name matching) in the UK made this scam much more difficult. I’ve seen a few where th…| thecomputerperson
Callous Tristan and Andrew Tate run a studio where punters hand over thousands believing they are in relationships with the girls and admit it's 'all a scam' but authorities cannot stop them| The Mirror
Recently a friend of mine posted something on my Facebook wall that gave me pause. She said “I think you’ve been hacked. I just got a weird email from you. If it was from you, forget the ‘weird’ part.” While funny, it was also really concerning. Mostly because I try hard to have good passwords in place in most of my email accounts. And, since I work in the technology space, and specifically in internet technologies, it would be particularly concerning for me to have emails being sen...| Geek Girls Guide
