Tag: phishing
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers: $4 Million Explained
Overview: A Major Breach Across Meta Platforms In a high-profile security incident, cybercriminals managed to move as much as $4 million related to WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While the details continue to unfold, the incident underscores how attackers often exploit financial and messaging platforms that millions rely on daily. This article breaks down what happened,…
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Account Login Fraud Tops SA Digital Crime, TransUnion Reveals
Overview: Account Login Fraud Dominates South Africa’s Digital Fraud Scene New findings from TransUnion show that suspected digital fraud in South Africa was most frequently linked to account login attempts. Between February and May 2025, a significant share of targeted individuals reported losing or risking financial information through login-centric scams. This trend highlights the importance…
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Suspected Digital Fraud Most Frequent at Account Login in South Africa, TransUnion Reports
Overview: Account Login Fraud Tops the List in South Africa New findings from TransUnion reveal a troubling trend in South Africa: suspected digital fraud is most frequently triggered during account login. This critical entry point—where users authenticate to access banking, shopping, and social platforms—has become a prime target for scammers seeking to exploit weak credentials,…
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Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist: Five-Star Hotels, Cash-Stuffed Envelopes, and Vanishing Funds
Overview: A Global Scam Operation Unfolds In a case that reads like a crime thriller, Google has charged 25 individuals in connection with a relentless scam text operation powered by a phishing-as-a-service platform known as Lighthouse. The allegations sketch a global scheme where high-end hotels, luxury experiences, and everyday cash disappear into a carefully orchestrated…
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This Is the Platform Google Claims Is Behind a ‘Staggering’ Scam Text Operation
Overview: The What and Why of the Alleged Platform In a recent wave of consumer warnings, Google has highlighted a platform it says is behind a staggering scam text operation. The claim centers on a network designed to distribute fraudulent text messages that appear legitimate, aiming to trick recipients into revealing personal information or clicking…
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Google Takes Legal Action Against Text Message Scammers Targeting Mobile Users
Google Takes Legal Action Against Text Message Scammers In a move to curb the rising tide of fraudulent text messages, Google has launched a lawsuit targeting operators who use SMS to deceive mobile users. The legal action marks a significant effort to curb tactics that range from fake package alerts and bank impersonations to toll…
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What Platform Google Accuses of Powering a ‘Staggering’ Scam Text Operation
In a recent security briefing, Google highlighted a platform it believes is behind a colossal scam text operation that has lured millions of users into fraudulent schemes. The disclosure underscores growing concerns about SMS phishing and the methods scammers use to exploit trusted mobile channels. Here’s what you need to know about the platform, how…
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Man in his 40s Arrested in Major Online Fraud Investigation
Breaking developments in a widening online fraud case A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of an investigation into a criminal organisation accused of orchestrating online fraud totaling €804,798. The arrest marks a significant step in the authorities’ ongoing efforts to dismantle networks that exploit digital channels to commit financial crimes. What…
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Black Fraud Day: How to dodge Fraud Day traps this Black Friday
Understanding Black Fraud Day As shoppers eagerly await Black Friday, a surge of deals can blur the line between smart savings and risky choices. In recent years, scammers have heightened their activity around the shopping urge that comes with the holiday season. Black Fraud Day is a term used to describe the spike in fraudulent…
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Is Your Qantas Data on the Dark Web? How to Check and What to Do Next
Understanding the Breach and What It Means Following a major cybersecurity incident disclosed in July, reports have confirmed that some Qantas customer data has appeared on dark web channels. The breach is linked to a broader operation targeting dozens of companies connected to Salesforce, with the attackers using social engineering to gain access. For Australians,…