3+ week, 5+ day ago   (557+ words) If you’re a French citizen who registered your phone number with Bloctel to avoid unwanted marketing calls, you may want to be extra careful about unexpected calls and messages. France's Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (721+ words) Barcelona attracts millions of visitors looking to experience its famous architecture, cultural landmarks, concerts and festivals. But tourists searching online for tickets should be particularly careful where they buy them. Spanish authorities are warning tourists about fraudulent ticket websites targeting…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (511+ words) Ukraine's computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, has warned that Russian hackers are using fake CAPTCHA checks to trick people into compromising their own PCs. The Kremlin-backed Sandworm hacking group is reportedly leveraging fake CAPTCHA checks on compromised websites that persuade…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (610+ words) Dutch police have dealt a major blow to an international investment fraud operation that allegedly employed more than 700 people, generated over €100 million in illicit revenue a month, and targeted victims in multiple countries through sophisticated fake investment platforms. The investigation…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (663+ words) International police agencies are mowing through scam centers. INTERPOL has announced a “first-of-its-kind cybercrime operation” that has led to 201 arrests. Authorities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have identified a further 382 suspects. The coordinated operation targeted online fraud,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (716+ words) World Password Day is here again. Let’s start off by asking a simple question. When was the last time you actually thought about your passwords? Are you using one password for multiple accounts because it’s easier? Maybe you’ve written one…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1037+ words) Cybercriminals are actively targeting Netflix users, trying to trick them into accessing phishing websites and handing over their login credentials. This apparently simple type of attack can have wide-reaching implications, even if it might not be immediately evident. Netflix phishing…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (336+ words) Spanish authorities warn of a widespread phishing campaign impersonating the Civil Guard and Europol, aiming to trick people into handing over personal and financial information. According to Spain’s National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), the fraudulent emails are designed to create panic…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (520+ words) A counterfeit WhatsApp application was used in a targeted spyware campaign affecting around 200 users — primarily in Italy, Meta has warned. WhatsApp users are once again in the crosshairs of spyware operators — but the latest attack didn’t rely on a hidden…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (502+ words) Apple is asking iPhone users to prioritize the latest security updates amid a wave of hacker attacks exploiting weaknesses in ‘out-of-date’ versions of iOS. Apple warns of ongoing web-based attacks targeting outdated iOS versions Two exploit campaigns — Coruna and DarkSword…...