Cybercrime - Page 11

December 18

Facebook settlement scam emails to avoid now

Scammers are sending fake Facebook settlement payout emails that mimic legitimate notices from the privacy settlement administrator to deceive users.

December 17

The fake refund scam: Why scammers love holiday shoppers

Holiday shopping scams surge as fake refund emails target distracted consumers during Black Friday and holiday seasons, costing Americans billions annually.

December 13

Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack

The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.

December 12

Third-party breach exposes ChatGPT account details

ChatGPT data breach exposes personal info of users through partner Mixpanel. OpenAI confirms names, emails compromised in security incident.

December 12

Rising teen suicides bring 'sextortion' into DOJ focus

Retired FBI cyber investigator Darren Mott joins 'Fox & Friends' to break down a surge in teen suicides tied to online 'sextortion' and explain how scammers target and blackmail their victims.

December 12

FBI investigating more than 350 subjects tied to violent online '764' network

The FBI is investigating more than 350 subjects in sweeping probe of "764," an online network targeting minors with violence and sexual exploitation.

December 11

Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them.

December 10

Ukrainian woman charged over Russian-backed cyberattacks; $10M reward offered for others

Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova faces up to 32 years for allegedly helping Russian-backed cyber groups in attacks on critical infrastructure.

December 10

Why your holiday shopping data needs a cleanup now

Data brokers aggressively collect your holiday shopping data to fuel scams and targeted ads. Learn how to delete your digital profile before 2025 starts.

December 9

How to spot wallet verification scam emails

Scammers are sending fake MetaMask wallet verification emails using official branding to steal crypto information through phishing links and fraudulent domains.