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Scammers Exploit California Wildfires, Posing as Fire Relief Services
Cybercriminals are exploiting the California wildfires by launching phishing scams. Learn how hackers are targeting victims with fake domains and deceptive tactics, and how to protect yourself from these cyber threats.
Fake PoC Exploit Targets Cybersecurity Researchers with Malware
A fake proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit designed to lure cybersecurity researchers into downloading malicious software. This deceptive tactic leverages a recently patched critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows LDAP service (CVE-2024-49113), which can cause denial-of-service attacks.
New PayPal Phishing Scam Exploits MS365 Tools and Genuine-Looking Emails
Fortinet uncovers a new PayPal phishing scam exploiting legitimate platform features. Learn how this sophisticated attack works and how to protect yourself from falling victim.
Scammers Impersonate Authorities to Swipe OTPs with Remote Access Apps
SUMMARY Cybersecurity researchers at Group-IB have discovered a sophisticated refund scam where scammers are using remote access tools…
New PhishWP Plugin on Russian Forum Turns Sites into Phishing Pages
SlashNext has discovered a malicious WordPress plugin, PhishWP, which creates convincing fake payment pages to steal your credit card information, 3DS codes, and personal data.
Two Californians charged in the largest NFT fraud case to date
SUMMARY Two California men have been arrested and charged in what is being called the largest NFT fraud…
Biggest Crypto Scam Tactics in 2024 and How to Avoid Them
Stay alert to crypto scams with our guide to 2024’s top threats, including phishing, malware, Ponzi schemes, and…
Hackers Use Fake PoCs on GitHub to Steal WordPress Credentials, AWS Keys
SUMMARY Datadog Security Labs’ cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new, malicious year-long campaign from a threat actor identified…
Hackers Target Job Seekers with AppLite Trojan Using Fake Job Emails
SUMMARY Zimperium’s zLabs has shared its latest research with Hackread.com, ahead of its publishing on December 10. According…
Phishers Impersonating Police Arrested in Multi-Million Euro Scam
Summary: A massive phishing operation that targeted victims across Europe has been dismantled, thanks to a joint effort…