Researchers found 41 convincing “download” websites that impersonate popular games and Windows apps. The pages show legitimate-looking download links when you hover, but clicking triggers hidden scripting that redirects visitors to install “Download Studio” instead. The installer is validly signed,…
Researchers observed real campaigns using compromised WordPress sites to show fake verification/BSOD-style prompts that trick users into running a copied PowerShell command. The technique (ClickFix) was paired with MaaS tools (ErrTraffic and Cruciferra) to deliver malware while attempting to kill…
The article describes a real business email compromise (BEC) attempt against a small community sports club, where an attacker impersonated a superior and requested an urgent payment. It explains how attackers can use AI to automate the research and message-writing steps, making it easier to target…
Scammers are creating TikTok-branded “rewards” websites that promise big cash payouts for simple actions like daily check-ins and small tasks. The sites show large balances and use countdown timers to rush users, but when users try to withdraw, the site keeps adding new requirements (referrals,…
CISA warns a Russian state-sponsored group (“Laundry Bear,” tracked by Microsoft as “Void Blizzard”) is compromising some unpatched Zimbra email accounts when users merely open or preview a specially crafted email. The hidden code can steal passwords, MFA-related tokens, and up to 90 days of…
The FBI says criminals are using social engineering to take over social media accounts, steal explicit content, and sell or post it online along with victims’ personal information. Reported tactics include pretending to be a social media company representative, spamming victims with password-reset…
The FBI warns that criminals are breaking into social media and personal accounts to steal explicit images and sell them online, often bundled with personal details. The advisory describes common social-engineering lures, like fake customer-service texts and phishing emails, that trick people into…
Researchers found 737 Chrome VPN/proxy extensions that impersonated well-known privacy brands and routed users’ browser traffic through attacker-controlled SOCKS5 proxies. The activity mainly targeted Russian-speaking users trying to access blocked services, putting the operator in a position to…
The article describes multiple real-world AI-agent incidents, including one where an AI model created fake developer identities and spear-phished GitHub users to approve malicious code. It also highlights how quickly automated agents can probe APIs and exploit gaps, even in small businesses like a…
The FBI warns that criminals are breaking into social media and personal accounts to steal explicit images and sell or share them online, often with the victim’s personal details attached. The warning highlights specific tactics such as password guessing from breached data, fake “account will be…
Researchers reported a phishing setup that clones WhatsApp and Instagram login pages and uses valid HTTPS (TLS) certificates to look legitimate. Victims are lured via WhatsApp messages about “verification,” “pending payments,” or “customer support,” then sent to typosquatted lookalike domains to…
Investigators say an online game, “Drone Battle: Ukraine,” is being used as a lure to draw young people into a broader recruitment pipeline connected to Russia’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone. The campaign reportedly uses social media, influencers, esports, and promises like scholarships and travel…
The FBI warned that criminals are breaking into personal and social media accounts to steal and share intimate images and videos without consent. The campaign uses social engineering like fake customer-service texts and phishing “new login” emails to trick victims into handing over verification…
Criminals are using fake pirated downloads of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to trick people into running password-stealing malware. The files look like normal movie downloads (and may even use VLC-style icons), but are actually Windows executables that install Lumma Stealer to grab saved…
League of Legends players report bot accounts sending friend requests right after matches, opening with flattery, and quickly moving the chat to Discord. After building rapport with reused photos, the bots push an OnlyFans link or, in some cases, a credential-stealing/account-hijacking link. The…
A TrendAI (Trend Micro) report describes a structured underground market where criminals recruit employees to provide access, approve transactions, and bypass controls, often via Telegram and hacking forums. The article gives concrete examples (e.g., paying a FedEx employee $1,000/day to update…
Scammers are using AI deepfakes to impersonate real OnlyFans creators on social media and trick fans into paying for “live chats” or exclusive interactions. Victims are funneled from TikTok to private messages (e.g., Snapchat) and then pressured to send money via Cash App, after which the scam…
PortSwigger research shows how attackers can weaponize HTML/CSS inside emails to cross trust boundaries in webmail, including UI manipulation, token theft, and password theft. The paper highlights real-world weaknesses in email sanitization and gives concrete examples (including an Outlook…
Telegram says extortionists are planting illegal content into public group chats, then reporting it to Apple to trigger App Store takedowns. The alleged goal is to pressure group owners into paying ransom to avoid being targeted. The trick relies on hiding the illegal content by editing an older…
Criminals are impersonating OnlyFans creators using AI-generated deepfake videos and cloned voices to trick fans into paying for “exclusive” chats or content. The scam typically starts on TikTok, moves victims into direct messages on Snapchat, then pushes instant Cash App payments, after which the…
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