Security News

Alleged Nigerian social engineer wins free flight to the US for business email fraud and love scams
2019-12-11 00:24

Feds get extradition for 64 year-old fraud suspect who allegedly netted hundreds of thousands of dollars A 64 year-old man from Nigeria is set to be tried in the US on charges he was the brains...

Feds Crack Down on Money Mules, Warn of BEC Scams
2019-12-06 19:34

Authorities say they have halted over 600 domestic money mules – exceeding the 400 money mules stopped last year.

Netflix account freeze – don’t click, it’s a scam!
2019-11-29 15:06

The telltale signs are all there... but if you're in a hurry, this Netflix scam passes the "visual appeal" test.

Black Friday Shoppers Targeted By Scams and Fake Domains
2019-11-26 11:00

Cybercriminals are tapping in on Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers with an array of scams and malware - including domain impersonation, social media giveaway scams, and a malicious Chrome extension.

OneCoin crypto-scam lawyer found guilty of worldwide $400m fraud
2019-11-25 12:46

A lawyer who boasted of making "50 by 50" - as in, $50m by the age of 50 - is now facing a potential 50+ years behind bars.

Why do cryptocurrency scams work and how do you avoid them?
2019-11-22 11:12

What are ICOs, why are they so popular and why do crooks love them so much?

Office 365 Admins Targeted in Ongoing Phishing Scam
2019-11-18 17:30

Using a real Office 365 account at a legitimate company to send out lures helps phishers evade email defenses.

DOJ: Pair Used SIM Swapping Scam to Steal Cryptocurrency
2019-11-15 10:33

Two Men Targeted 10 Executives Who Had Cryptocurrency ConnectionsA pair of Massachusetts men allegedly ran a years-long scheme that used SIM swapping and other hacking techniques to target...

DOJ: Pair Used SIM Swapping Scam to Steal Cryptocurency
2019-11-14 22:48

Two Men Targeted 10 Executives Who Had Cyptocurrency ConnectionsA pair of Massachusetts men allegedly ran a years-long scheme that used SIM swapping and other hacking techniques to target...

Huge Airbnb scam leads to promise to vet every host, every listing
2019-11-11 10:22

Shuffling people into - surprise! - cobwebby rat traps has been a snap. Actual vetting may help, plus a new guarantee of 100% refunds.