October 8, 2024 at 07:28AM An innovative web security solution saved a global online retailer and its customers from an “evil twin” attack, where malicious redirects led shoppers to fake checkout pages to steal payment information. Reflectiz’s advanced deobfuscation tool detected and averted the threat, highlighting the need for continuous web security monitoring to protect … Read more
August 1, 2024 at 03:12AM Facebook users are being targeted by a scam e-commerce network using fake websites to steal personal and financial data through malvertising. The campaign, known as ERIAKOS, targets mobile users with ad lures on Facebook, impersonating well-known brands. Similar criminal networks have been identified, indicating a growing trend in online fraud … Read more
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
December 22, 2023 at 09:12AM SecurityWeek releases a weekly cybersecurity roundup with notable stories. This week includes Ukrainian hackers targeting a Russian water utility, a former security engineer admitting to cryptocurrency exchange hacks, patches from Apple and Adobe, and various vulnerability and fraud reports. Additionally, Google shut down thousands of YouTube channels linked to influence … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 08:48AM Fraud prevention provider Fingerprint has raised $33 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $77 million. The Chicago-based company offers a device identification platform-as-a-service that helps organizations identify fraudsters while providing a seamless experience for legitimate users. Their device fingerprinting technology and flexible APIs enable … Read more