December 9, 2024 at 06:29AM Belgian and Dutch authorities arrested eight individuals linked to a fraud scheme involving phishing, online scams, and money laundering. Seventeen searches were conducted, yielding electronic devices, cash, luxury items, and a firearm. The cybercriminal group targeted victims across Europe, stealing millions using deceptive tactics, including fake police and bank impersonations. … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 12:47PM German authorities have seized over 50 servers belonging to the Manson Market cybercrime marketplace and arrested two main suspects in connection with phishing operations. The investigation, which began in autumn 2022, has linked the site to the sale of stolen personal data, impacting numerous victims and facilitating fraud. ### Meeting … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 08:29AM A new Android remote access trojan (RAT) named DroidBot targets 77 banks and exchanges, primarily in Europe, with plans to expand to Latin America. It features advanced capabilities like keylogging and overlay attacks, distributed via fake security apps. Offered as malware-as-a-service, affiliates can manage infected devices for various malicious actions. … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 03:39PM The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using AI to enhance online fraud schemes, including romance, investment, and job scams. They advise the public to be vigilant and provide tips for identifying scams, such as checking for imperfections in media and verifying identities through secret phrases. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **FBI … Read more
December 4, 2024 at 04:01AM SecureG has partnered with CTIA to launch Branded Calling ID (BCID), a secure initiative aimed at improving consumer trust in phone calls. BCID allows businesses to embed their logos and call reasons, authenticated through SecureG’s PKI solutions, to counteract spam and fraud, fostering a safer calling environment. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 05:45AM A report from McAfee Labs identifies over a dozen malicious Android apps on the Google Play Store, collectively downloaded over 8 million times, which contain SpyLoan malware. These apps deceive users into sharing sensitive information under the guise of providing quick loans, leading to financial exploitation and privacy violations. ### … Read more
November 28, 2024 at 02:38AM A phishing campaign targets individuals by falsely claiming their employment has been terminated, using a legal-sounding email to induce panic. The scam preys on economic fears, spreading malware disguised as legal documents. Attackers aim to steal sensitive information, using tactics that may evolve across different platforms. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 25, 2024 at 10:59AM Meta has removed 2 million accounts related to pig butchering and other scams from its platforms since the beginning of the year. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: – **Action Taken**: Meta has removed 2 million accounts from its platforms. – **Reason for Action**: The accounts were linked to “pig butchering” and … Read more
November 25, 2024 at 10:59AM Thai police, in collaboration with Advanced Info Service (AIS), arrested Chinese operators running an SMS blaster that spammed fraudulent messages in Bangkok. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Collaboration**: The Thai police partnered with Advanced Info Service (AIS) to address the issue of fraudulent messaging. 2. **Operation**: An operation was conducted to … Read more
November 22, 2024 at 08:04AM The US Department of Justice seized PopeyeTools, a marketplace for trading stolen credit card information, and charged three administrators. The site, operational since 2016, had over 227,000 stolen identities and generated $1.7 million. Additionally, $283,000 in cryptocurrency was seized from one administrator’s account. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Seizure of PopeyeTools**: The … Read more