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Federal Charges Target Recruiters, Managers in Scam Centers After Global TakedownU.S. and international law enforcement agencies dismantled a network of overseas scam centers linked to cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes, officials said Wednesday, arresting at least 276 individuals in a crackdown across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Also: npm Packages Infiltrated, FBI Issues Fraud Alert, Campbell's Soup Cans CISOThis week, a recently fixed Oracle flaw is being actively exploited, Shelly tackled Pro 4PM DoS bug, "Shai-Hulud 2.0" hit npm, the FBI warned of rising bank account takeover scams, regulators fined Comcast over a vendor breach, Iberia reported a supplier incident and Campbell's canned its CISO.
Also, Stolen Cookies for Sale, LexisNexis Breach and an FBI WarningThis week, Alcasec back in a Spanish jail, billions of stolen cookies and Chinese hackers used Google Calendar. LexisNexis and Adidas had breaches, a vishing warning from the FBI. ClickFix scammers used fake Google Meet pages, Victoria's Secret went offline. Microsoft will update all your software.
Also, BianLian Ransomware Hackers Aren't Really Mailing YouThis week, the U.S. sanctioned the Nemesis admin, Poco RAT spotted in Latin America, Apple challenged a British order to weaken encryption and the FBI warned against scam letters purportedly from BianLian. Also, a Nigerian tax scammer extradited to the U.S., a new botnet and a Webex vulnerability.
Fraud Expert Ken Westbrook on Successful Ways to Stop Fake Investment SitesAccording to the FBI, losses from investment scams surged 38% between 2022 and 2023. Fraudsters are using highly effective tactics, including sending text messages to lure victims to fake cryptocurrency platforms, said Ken Westbrook, founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance.
Also: Critical WHOIS Vulnerability Exposes Internet Security Flaw in .mobi DomainsThis week, cyberthreats rising in Mexico; FBI warned of BEC scams; U.K. police arrested hacking suspect; Avis, Slim CD, Medicare and Fortinet disclosed breaches; Highline public schools reopened after cyberattack; a critical flaw was found in WHOIS; and Konni upped attacks on Russia, South Korea.
Victims Reported $5.6 Billion in Financial Losses Associated With Crypto SchemesThe FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center on Monday issued a report revealing victims filed more than 69,000 public complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud and $5.6 billion in financial losses in 2023, while investment scams made up the bulk of losses throughout the year.
Scammers Use Social Engineering and Phishing to Fool Workers and IT Help Desk StaffFederal authorities warn of social engineering and phishing scams - sometimes targeting IT help desk workers - that allow attackers to steal login credentials and access healthcare sector entities' IT systems so they can divert automated clearinghouse payments to bank accounts the attackers control.
Also: $5M for Info on the Crypto Queen; Attacks on BtcTurk and CoinStatsThis week, crypto stealer convicted, reward for info on Crypto Queen increased, BtcTurk and CoinStats suffered cyberattacks, Lazarus blamed for Alex Lab hack, Nigeria refuted allegations of ill treatment, sentencing in Hydrogen Technology case, Binance fined in India, and FBI warned of crypto scams.
Law Enforcment Arrests an Arizona Woman and a Ukrainian NationalU.S. law enforcement swept up two people and possibly hundreds of laptops used in scams by North Korean IT workers to obtain remote employment, including as contractors for an unnamed U.S. cybersecurity company. Prosecutors say one scam run by an Arizona woman netted Pyongyang at least $6.8 million.