Cyber CrimeRust Developers Hit by Fake Job Call Scam
Rust team members and crate owners are being targeted by attackers who pose as recruiters to hijack credentials and push malicious packages.
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Cyber CrimeWaterPlum's Fake Interviews Hit 30,000 Devices
A joint advisory says North Korean recruiters posed as hiring managers, using bogus coding tests to breach 30,000 devices and 7,000 crypto wallets.
Cyber CrimeFake Cop Scams Cost Victims $1.6B
FBI's IC3 logged nearly 61,000 impersonation complaints from January 2025 to July 2026, with average losses exceeding $26,000.
Cyber CrimeBlack Axe leaders face US fraud charges
Five alleged Black Axe leaders were extradited to the US on wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to a decade-long scam campaign.
Cyber CrimeTreasury flags scam center red flags
FinCEN alerts banks to industrial-scale scam centers in Southeast Asia, with nearly $13 billion lost by Americans since 2023.
Cyber CrimeSpending Spree Unravels $240M Crypto Heist
Young scammers' lavish purchases led FBI to suspects in $240M bitcoin theft.
Cyber CrimeMalware Suspect Extradited Over Freelancer Scam
Russian man faces US charges for malware campaign that hit 80,000 freelance platform users.
Cyber CrimeTeams Helpdesk Scam Spreads SynkLoader Backdoor
Cybercriminals are using fake IT helpdesk messages on Microsoft Teams to deliver a new backdoor malware, researchers warn.
SecurityWhen the 'rescuer' is the attacker
Ransom Busters, a fake recovery firm, steals victims' ransom payments that were meant for the original criminals.
Cyber CrimeWhen Ransomware Victims Get a Rescue Offer From a Stranger
A ransomware affiliate is contacting victims, offering to delete stolen data for $20,000–$60,000. Experts call it a scam.
Cyber CrimeScammers exploit Shopify's app to fake refunds
Fraudsters abuse Shopify's notification system, embedding contact info in shipping addresses to trick victims into sending money.
Cyber CrimeUkraine's call-center crackdown: 94 shut, millions seized
Ukraine shuts down 94 fraudulent call centers, seizes $2M and equipment, targeting investment scams and bank fraud.
Cyber CrimeWhen Spies Also Run Crypto Scams
Jewelbug hackers run espionage and crypto fraud from the same control panel, targeting government webmail.
Cyber CrimeShinyHunters Brand Used in $2K Scams
Threat actors are repurposing publicly leaked data to launch targeted sextortion campaigns demanding Bitcoin payments from breach victims.
Cyber CrimeUS Targets Global Scammers via Visas
New State Department policy revokes visa access for cybercriminals and their families to combat cross-border investment scams.
Cyber CrimeThe Dangerous New 'ClickLock' Mac Scam
A sophisticated social engineering campaign is tricking macOS users into executing terminal commands that surrender their private data.
Cyber CrimeCeline Dion Concerts Targeted by Fraud
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a wave of sophisticated scams preying on fans desperate to secure tickets for upcoming shows.
Cyber CrimeStudent Loan Data Exposure Risk Amplified by Forgiveness Scams
A breach at Nelnet Servicing has compromised the personal information of millions, creating a prime target for future phishing.
SecurityThe Hidden Dangers Lurking Within Everyday QR Code Scams
Quishing attacks are weaponizing QR codes to bypass traditional security, creating a sophisticated new pathway for account hijacking.