There’s a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

A recent phishing scam has been identified, exploiting a legitimate Microsoft email address to deliver scam emails. This advisory provides details on the scam's operation and its implications.

Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams

The emergence of custom voice-phishing kits on dark web forums has significantly enhanced the ability of cybercriminals to conduct social engineering scams. These kits are being used to target Google, Microsoft, and Okta accounts.

New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers

A sophisticated phishing scam is leveraging PayPal's legitimate invoice system to deceive users by sending verified invoices with fake support numbers. This scam bypasses traditional email security filters, posing a significant threat to users.

Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media

The Nomani investment scam has surged by 62%, utilizing AI deepfake ads on social media platforms to deceive users. This alert provides an overview of the scam's tactics, improvements in AI-generated content, and the broader implications of ad fraud.

Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever

The Chinese-speaking crypto scam markets on Telegram, specifically Tudou Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee, have become the largest darknet markets in history. These markets facilitate nearly $2 billion in monthly transactions.

TikTok’s “Scam-Yourself” Trap: How AuraStealer Malware Tricks Users into Hacking Their Own PCs

A deep-dive analysis by Gen Digital (Gen Threat Labs) has unveiled AuraStealer, an emerging Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) that is rapidly gaining traction in underground forums by leveraging a devious distribution tactic known as “Scam-Yourself.”

FBI: Crooks manipulate online photos to fuel virtual kidnapping ransoms

The FBI issued a warning about a new scam where criminals manipulate online photos to create fake "proof-of-life" images for virtual kidnapping scams. These involve criminals posing as kidnappers, demanding ransom, and using altered images.

Scammers harvesting Facebook photos to stage fake kidnappings, warns FBI

The FBI has issued a warning about a new scam where criminals harvest photos from social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to stage fake kidnappings. These photos are used as "proof-of-life" to extort ransom from the victim's family.

$262 million stolen in account takeover fraud schemes this year, FBI says ahead of holiday season

Cybercriminals have ramped up account takeover (ATO) frauds, causing over $262 million in losses since January. The frequency and sophistication of these attacks are rapidly intensifying with the onset of the holiday shopping season.

Black Friday scammers offer fake gifts from big-name brands to empty bank accounts

A widespread and industrial-scale scam campaign targeting Black Friday shoppers is exploiting malvertising and fake brand giveaways to harvest personal information and payment card data.

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