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Links have always been an important part of Twitter’s ecosystem. But lately, links on X are sending people to different sites than what they’re clicking. A verified account on X recently posted a link to a legitimate Forbes article that took users to a Telegram account promoting a crypto scam.Mr. Tweet Fumbles Super Bowl TweetThis example, caught by security researcher Will Dormann this week, shows a link preview to “Forbes.com.” However, when you click the link, it takes you to “Crypto with Harry,” a Telegram account…

Spam calls and fraudulent activities have become a persistent nuisance for people across India, causing discomfort and financial losses. However, relief is at hand as the Indian government has introduced Chakshu, a dedicated platform empowering citizens to report such incidents. Here's an overview of the Chakshu portal, detailing its functionalities and how individuals can effectively use it to combat spam calls and fraud.Understanding Chakshu PortalChakshu is a specialised platform designed for reporting suspected fraud…

Forty U.S. states and Washington, D.C. called on Meta Platforms to crack down on scammers who hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts, to address a "dramatic" surge in account takeovers.In a letter to Meta's chief lawyer, states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James said fraudsters are "winning the war and running rampant on Meta," after the company in November 2022 announced thousands of job cuts focused on security and privacy.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering…

The scammers would buy a product off of Amazon, buying it legitimately. They would then raise a return and refund request which would get approved by some "insiders." They would then keep the refund and sell the product on their local listings…

Image Source : FILE Fraudsters attack Booking.com customers after hacking hotels This year, we witnessed larger cybercrime cases which upscaled across the world. Recently, cybersecurity researchers have warned people about a new scam that was targeting Booking.com customers. The hackers are posting advertisements on the Dark Web and asking for help in finding victims.…

Cybersecurity researchers have warned people about a new scam that is targeting Booking.com customers by posting advertisements on the Dark Web, asking for help finding victims. Hackers are targeting accommodation listed on the platform to impersonate staff members.The scam, investigated by cyber-security firm Secureworks, involved deployment of the Vidar infostealer to steal a hotel's Booking.com credentials.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership…

Image Source : INDIA TV Beware of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' Scammers are using the two highly anticipated upcoming Hollywood movies --- Margot Robbie starring 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' -- to steal users' hard-earned money and sensitive personal data. According to the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, scammers are deceiving unsuspecting users…

In a recent report, cybersecurity firm Barracuda has shed light on a concerning trend in which email fraudsters use multiple Bitcoin wallets to extort money from their victims. These scammers employ tactics that involve threatening to expose embarrassing or illicit material, targeting numerous work email accounts simultaneously, and demand moderate payments of around $1,000 USD in Bitcoin. By utilizing this approach, attackers can remain undetected and avoid raising alarm among potential victims, security teams, and…

(L-R) Kevin Chambers, Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement, Department of Justice; Hannibal "Mike" Ware, Inspector General, Small Business Administration; Michael Horowitz, Chair, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee; and Roy D. Dotson Jr., Acting Special Agent in Charge, National Pandemic Fraud Recovery Coordinator, United States Secret Service; testify during a hybrid hearing held by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 14, 2022 in Washington,…

Too Long; Didn't ReadNigeria's internet fraud syndicate known locally as ‘Yahoo boys’, and Bitcoin, their newly found obsession. The modus operandi was fairly simple. It involved laundering or stashing away ‘dirty money’ and using the Bitcoin-fiat payment gateway offered by various deposit money banks. Too Long; Didn't ReadNigeria's internet fraud syndicate known locally as ‘Yahoo boys’, and Bitcoin, their newly found obsession. The modus operandi was fairly simple. It involved laundering or stashing away ‘dirty money’…