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Cybercrime October 25

Payroll scam hits US universities as phishing wave tricks staff

Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.

Security October 23

From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend

Friendly text conversations about BBQs and social events can lead to WEEX gold trading scams that target older adults with fake investment opportunities.

Android October 23

Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users' money

Cleafy researchers discover fake VPN streaming app Mobdro Pro that installs Klopatra banking Trojan, giving attackers full control over Android devices.

Artificial Intelligence October 20

AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats

Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions before the breach.

Cybercrime October 19

Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot

Third-party security breach at Discord exposes sensitive user information including government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity risks from external service providers.

Tech October 17

Former Google CEO warns AI systems can be hacked to become extremely dangerous weapons

Eric Schmidt alerts that hackers can reverse-engineer AI models to bypass safety measures, citing examples like the jailbroken ChatGPT variant called DAN.

Microsoft October 17

Microsoft sounds alarm as hackers turn Teams platform into 'real-world dangers' for users

Cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams through impersonation, malicious links and fake profiles to gather intel and deliver ransomware to personal and work devices.

Tech October 16

Major companies, including Google and Dior, hit by massive Salesforce data breach

Google, Dior, Allianz and dozens of other companies lost sensitive customer data in Salesforce-related breaches affecting millions of records across multiple sectors.

Tech October 15

Retirees lose millions to fake holiday charities as scammers exploit seasonal generosity

Holiday charity scams target retirees through lookalike organization names, untraceable payment requests, and data broker information to steal donations.

Cybercrime October 14

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

AI phishing scams now use voice cloning and deepfake technology to trick victims, but Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals warning signs to watch for.

Tech October 13

Don't fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data

Red flags like processing fees, urgent countdowns and requests for full Social Security numbers expose fraudulent settlement sites targeting consumers.