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Hackers Use Signal QR Codes to Spy on Military and Political Leaders
Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
Common Crypto Scams and How to Protect Your Funds in 2026
Crypto scams are surging worldwide, from pig butchering to fake trading platforms and deepfakes, draining victims while fraud teams struggle to keep up.
Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages
Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful.
Phantom Malware in Android Game Mods Hijacks Devices for Ad Fraud
Another day, another Android malware strain. This time, Phantom malware (aka Android.Phantom) is targeting users who install third-party gaming apps from unofficial sources.
16 Fake ChatGPT Extensions Caught Hijacking User Accounts
A coordinated campaign of 16 malicious GPT optimisers has been caught hijacking ChatGPT accounts. These tools steal session tokens to access private chats, Slack, and Google Drive files.
New Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Microsoft Tools to Install Amatera Stealer
Another day, another fake CAPTCHA scam, but this one abuses Microsoft’s signed tools.
New OPCOPRO Scam Uses AI and Fake WhatsApp Groups to Defraud Victim
Meet OPCOPRO, an online scam that builds a fake AI-run world like The Truman Show using WhatsApp and apps to steal IDs via fake KYC and investments.
Europol Raids Disrupt Black Axe Cybercrime Ring in Spain
Authorities caught 34 members of the notorious Black Axe gang in Spain known for stealing millions of Euros through online romance scams and email fraud.
$15 Billion Pig Butchering Scam Boss Chen Zhi Extradited to China
Billionaire Chen Zhi and associates Xu Ji Liang and Shao Ji Hui have been extradited to China. This exclusive report details the collapse of the Prince Group's global scam network, the seizure of $15 billion in Bitcoin, and the forced labour camps behind the billion-dollar pig butchering fraud.
EmEditor Homepage Download Button Served Malware for 4 Days
Warning for EmEditor users: A third-party breach tampered with the official download link between Dec 19–22, 2025. Learn how to identify the fake installer and protect your data from infostealer malware.