May 9, 2024 at 12:49PM A criminal network known as BogusBazaar, based in China, has scammed more than 850,000 victims through over 75,000 fraudulent web shops. They steal payment card details and offer fake merchandise. They operate with an infrastructure-as-a-service model and use expired domains with high Google ratings to attract victims, mostly from the … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 01:44AM Europol’s “Pandora” operation led to the shutdown of 12 phone scam centers and the arrest of 21 suspects. The network made thousands of daily scam calls, including fake police, investment, and romance scams. Thanks to a bank teller in Germany, investigators intercepted over 1.3 million scam conversations, ultimately saving victims … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 02:25PM Law enforcement recently conducted raids in several countries, resulting in the shutdown of 12 phone fraud call centers. The operation involved dozens of German officers and counterparts from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Lebanon. The authorities arrested 21 individuals, confiscated evidence, and obtained electronic evidence. The joint operation, called … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 09:02PM Dropbox has disclosed a significant security breach affecting its eSignature service, Dropbox Sign. Unauthorized access exposed user data such as emails, usernames, and some authentication information. Fortunately, no evidence indicates access to user content or payment details. Dropbox assures that the incident has not affected its financials and is actively … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 01:04PM 16 individuals face charges in the US for targeting elderly Americans in a “grandparent scam.” The accused, based in the Dominican Republic and the US, impersonated relatives in distress and coerced victims into sending money. Couriers transported over $55 million in assets, with accused facing up to 20 years in … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 01:05PM The FBI warns of fake verification schemes on online dating platforms, leading to costly recurring subscription charges. Fraudsters approach victims on dating apps, enticing them to a seemingly safe verification platform where personal information is gathered. After verification, the victim is redirected to a low-quality dating site and charged monthly. … Read more
April 27, 2024 at 01:18PM Japanese police in Fukui prefecture are combatting online scams targeting elderly by placing dummy payment cards in convenience stores. Labeled “Virus Trojan Horse Removal Payment Card” and “Unpaid Bill Late Fee Payment Card,” these alert mechanisms warn elders seeking payment cards at instructions of fraudsters. This initiative aims to identify … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 01:07AM The PCI Security Standards Council is expanding its role to the Middle East in response to the rising volume of card-based payments and payment-card fraud in the region. With a focus on improving security, the council will collaborate with organizations involved in the payment ecosystem. These efforts come amidst a … Read more
April 25, 2024 at 10:05AM New Android banking trojan “Brokewell” discovered by security researchers, capable of capturing all device activity through a fake Google Chrome update. Used in previous campaigns targeting financial services, it aims to steal data and provide remote control to attackers. Developed by an individual called Baron Samedit, with a loader bypassing … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 08:50AM Caller ID spoofing and AI voice deepfakes are fueling phone scams, but tools are available to safeguard against this threat, providing protection for both organizations and individuals. Based on the meeting notes, it seems the main takeaways are: 1. Caller ID spoofing and AI voice deepfakes are contributing to an … Read more