Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
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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.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
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.
AI, Crypto, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
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.
Apple, cyber attack, cyber crime, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
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.
Android, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Phantom Malware in Android Game Mods Hijacks Phones 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.
ChatGPT, Chrome, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
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.
Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
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.
AI, Artificial Intelligence, cyber crime, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
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.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
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.
china, cyber crime, Global Security News, Scams and 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.
Cybersecurity, EmEditor, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
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.
Crypto, CryptoCurrency, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
How to Spot the Most Common Crypto Phishing Scams
Crypto phishing scams surged 83% in 2025, targeting wallets with fake sites, approval tricks, and poisoned addresses. One click can drain your funds.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fbi, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
FBI Seizes Fake ID Template Domains Operating from Bangladesh
US authorities have charged Zahid Hasan with running TechTreek, a $2.9 million online marketplace selling fake ID templates. The investigation, involving the FBI and Bangladesh police, uncovered a global scheme selling fraudulent passports and social security cards to over 1,400 customers.
Amazon, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Keyboard Lag Leads Amazon to North Korean Impostor in Remote Role
Amazon Security Chief explains how a subtle keyboard delay exposed a North Korean impostor. Read about the laptop farm scheme and how 110 milliseconds of lag ended a major corporate infiltration.
Crypto, cyber attacks, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
14 Malicious NuGet Packages Found Stealing Crypto Wallets and Ad Data
ReversingLabs discovers 14 malicious NuGet packages, including Netherеum.All, using homoglyphs and fake downloads to steal crypto wallets and Google Ads data.
Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
GitHub Scanner for React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) Turns Out to Be Malware
A GitHub repository posing as a vulnerability scanner for CVE-2025-55182, also referred to as “React2Shell,” was exposed as…
Chrome, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
ChrimeraWire Trojan Fakes Chrome Activity to Manipulate Search Rankings
ChrimeraWire is a new Windows trojan that automates web browsing through Chrome to simulate user activity and manipulate search engine rankings.
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Phishing Scam, Scams and Fraud, Security
Over 70 Domains Used in Months-Long Phishing Spree Against US Universities
Infoblox Threat Intel reports a campaign that used the Evilginx phishing kit to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and steal credentials from 18 US universities between April and November 2025.
cyber attack, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Over 2,000 Fake Shopping Sites Spotted Before Cyber Monday
CloudSEK found over 2,000 fake sites impersonating Amazon and top brands before Cyber Monday and Black Friday. Learn the key fraud signs now to stay safe.
Cybersecurity, eset, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Scammers Abuse WhatsApp Screen Sharing to Steal OTPs and Funds
A fast-spreading threat, known as the screen-sharing scam, is using a simple feature on WhatsApp to steal money…
Android, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Hackers Use KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub in Android Spyware Attack
North Korea-linked KONNI hackers used KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub to spy on victims and remotely wipe Android devices in a targeted phishing campaign.
cyber attack, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
“I Paid Twice” Scam Infects Booking.com Users with PureRAT via ClickFix
Cybersecurity firm Sekoia reports a widespread fraud where criminals compromise hotel systems (Booking.com, Expedia and others) with PureRAT malware, then use stolen reservation data to phish and defraud guests.
Global Security News, Phishing Scam, Scams and Fraud, Security
Fake 0-Day Exploit Emails Trick Crypto Users Into Running Malicious Code
Bolster AI reveals a new scam using a simple JS code via Emkei’s Mailer to fake 37% profits and steal crypto. Act fast to secure your wallet.
cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Famous Chollima, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
North Korean Hackers Caught on Video Using AI Filters in Fake Job Interviews
North Korean hackers from the Famous Chollima group used AI deepfakes and stolen identities in fake job interviews to infiltrate crypto and Web3 companies.
ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Spyware-Plugged ChatGPT, DALL·E and WhatsApp Apps Target US Users
Are you using a fake version of a popular app? Appknox warns US users about malicious brand clones hiding on third-party app stores. Protect yourself from hidden spyware and ‘commercial parasites.’
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Malicious Perplexity Comet Browser Download Ads Push Malware Via Google
Attackers are exploiting Google Ads with fake Comet Browser download links to spread malware disguised as Perplexity’s official installer. The campaign, tracked by DataDome, has ties to DarkGate.
Browser, Global Security News, Microsoft, Scams and Fraud, Security
New Tech Support Scam Uses Microsoft Logo to Fake Browser Lock, Steal Data
The Cofense Phishing Defense Centre warns of a new tech support scam using Microsoft’s brand to lock browsers and steal data. Learn how the attack uses fake ‘payment lures’ and urgent security alerts to trick victims into calling a fraudulent support number.
china, cyber attack, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
SEO Poisoning Attack Hits Windows Users With Hiddengh0st and Winos Malware
New SEO poisoning campaign exposed! FortiGuard Labs reveals how attackers trick users with fake websites to deliver Hiddengh0st…
ClickFix, cyber attack, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Lazarus Group Deploys Malware With ClickFix Scam in Fake Job Interviews
North Korea’s Lazarus Group uses the ClickFix scam in fake crypto job interviews to deploy malware, steal data,…
ClickFix, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Fake AnyDesk Installer Spreads MetaStealer Through ClickFix Scam
A new and clever ClickFix scam is using a fake AnyDesk installer and Windows search to bypass security,…
Android, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Fake Facebook Ads Push Brokewell Spyware to Android Users
A Facebook malvertising campaign is spreading the Brokewell spyware to Android users via fake TradingView ads. The malware…
blockchain, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Scammers Steal $1 Million in Crypto Using Fake Delta and AMC Sites
Cybersecurity firm Netcraft has discovered a new task scam cluster that has stolen over $1 million in crypto.…
blockchain, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Scammers Steal $1 Million in Crypto Using Fake Delta and AMC Sites
Cybersecurity firm Netcraft has discovered a new task scam cluster that has stolen over $1 million in crypto.…
blockchain, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Scammers Steal $1 Million in Crypto Using Fake Delta and AMC Sites
Cybersecurity firm Netcraft has discovered a new task scam cluster that has stolen over $1 million in crypto.…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site’s seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Malicious ISO File Used in Romance Scam Targeting German Speakers
Sublime Security reveals a cunning romance/adult-themed scam targeting German speakers, leveraging Keitaro TDS to deliver an AutoIT-based malware loader. Learn how this sophisticated campaign operates, its deceptive tactics, and the hidden payload.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Researchers Expose Online Fake Currency Operation in India
Cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK’s STRIKE team used facial recognition and GPS data to expose a massive, over $2…
china, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Chinese Groups Launder $580M in India Using Fake Apps and Mule Accounts
CloudSEK’s new report uncovers how Chinese cyber syndicates are laundering over $600 million annually in India. Learn about…
Android, fraud, Global Security News, malware, Scams and Fraud, Security
Fake Telegram Apps Spread via 607 Domains in New Android Malware Attack
Fake Telegram apps are being spread through 607 malicious domains to deliver Android malware, using blog-style pages and phishing tactics to trick users.
Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, privacy, Scams and Fraud, Security
UK Pet Owners Targeted by Fake Microchip Renewal Scams
Microchip renewal scam targets UK pet owners using leaked data from insecure registries. Emails appear legit but aim to steal money and personal info.
china, cyber crime, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
New Fake Marketplace From China Mimics Top Retail Brands for Fraud
Silent Push exposes thousands of fake e-commerce websites spoofing major brands like Apple and Michael Kors. Learn how this Chinese phishing scam targets shoppers and steals financial data, impacting global consumers.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fbi, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
FBI Warns of Health Insurance Scam Stealing Personal and Medical Data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a scam where criminals pretend to be…