Israeli-Hamas Conflict Spells Opportunity for Online Scammers

October 24, 2023 at 12:13PM Researchers have found hundreds of cyber scams related to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including scam emails and fraudulent websites. These scams exploit people’s willingness to help those affected by the war and often use cryptocurrency as a payment method. Attackers use intimidation tactics and appeal to sympathy to manipulate recipients into … Read more

India targets Microsoft, Amazon tech support scammers in nationwide crackdown

October 19, 2023 at 01:28PM India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids on 76 locations as part of Operation Chakra-II to crack down on cybercrime operations involved in tech support scams and cryptocurrency fraud. The raids resulted in the seizure of mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and the freezing of bank accounts. The CBI … Read more