Security News

BEC Scam Leads to Theft of $18.6 Million
2019-01-11 14:33

Chinese Hackers Stole From Indian Unit of Italian FirmIn a case of business email compromise, Chinese hackers stole $18.6 million from the Indian arm of Tecnimont SpA, an Italian engineering...

Apple Phone Phishing Scams Getting Better
2019-01-03 19:21

A new phone-based phishing scam that spoofs Apple Inc. is likely to fool quite a few people. It starts with an automated call that display's Apple's logo, address and real phone number, warning...

FTC Warns of Netflix Phishing Scam Making Rounds
2018-12-27 13:52

The scam targets Netflix users and asks for payment information.

Save the Children Federation Duped in $1M Scam
2018-12-14 15:38

A business email compromise campaign cost the Save the Children Federation $1 million.

US bitcoin bomb threat ransom scam looks like a hoax say FBI, cops
2018-12-14 00:50

Extortion scheme gets national attention but not much in the way of funds Police departments around the US say they've been apprised of emailed bomb threats seeking payment in cryptocurrency or...

Volkswagen Giveaway Scam Peddles Ad Networks
2018-12-10 16:30

The scam is spread via Facebook and WhatsApp messages.

ThreatList: Gift Card-Themed BEC Holiday Scams Spike
2018-12-07 22:25

Watch out for emails about gift cards and corporate donations, researcher warn.

Those are NOT your grandchildren! FTC warns of new scam
2018-12-05 11:20

Grandkid imposters are managing to finagle a skyrocketing amount of money out of people, the FTC warns.

Microsoft cracks down on tech support scams, 16 call centers raided
2018-12-03 11:55

Police raided 16 Indian call centers last week - a second big raid sparked by Microsoft filing complaints about tech support scammers.

Prisoners allegedly posed as underage girls in $560K sextortion scam
2018-11-30 12:26

They allegedly victimized 442 military men by sending nude photos and then calling, pretending to be irate fathers or police.