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Bengaluru Businessman Downloads Wedding Invite On WhatsApp, Loses Rs 5 lakh
A man received an APK file along with the wedding invite text on WhatsApp. The APK file was allegedly used to install a mobile application.
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India Census 2027 Safety Guide: Tips To Avoid Fraud And Stay Secure
India Census 2026-27: People need to be careful about rising fraud linked to fake verification messages.
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Web3 Hacks Cost $482 Million in Q1 2026 as Hackers Lean on Phishing, Social Engineering
Web3 hacks resulted in $482 million in losses in Q1 2026, according to a Hacken report. While losses declined year-on-year, phishing attacks and social engineering remained the biggest threats. The findings highlight ongoing security challenges as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities across crypto platforms.
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US Musician Loses Bitcoin Funds Due to Fake Ledger App
American musician G.Love lost $420,000 in Bitcoin after installing a fake Ledger Live app. The scam highlights growing risks from malicious apps and phishing attacks in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn users to verify sources and safeguard seed phrases as crypto-related fraud continues to rise.
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A New Apple Pay Scam Is On The Rise: Here's How To Protect Yourself
iPhone users are being urged to stay vigilant after a new and convincing scam targeting Apple Pay accounts began spreading rapidly.
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UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
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Hackers Send Physical Phishing Letters Impersonating Trezor and Ledger to Trick Users
Hackers are sending fake letters to customers of Trezor and Ledger, the cryptocurrency wallet security firms, impersonating the two companies. The letters purportedly include the signatures of senior company executives, along with a QR code. This QR code allegedly takes users to a "scam website", where customers are duped into sharing their account...
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Dating App Bumble Hit By Cyberattacks In US, CrunchBase And Match Affected Too
The hackers didn't get into Bumble's member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, direct messages, or profiles
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Microsoft 365 Accounts Reportedly Breached After Hackers Exploit Legitimate Microsoft OAuth Feature
A cybersecurity firm has warned of a surge in attacks targeting Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing Microsoft’s OAuth 2.0 device authorisation flow. The campaigns bypass multifactor authentication by tricking users into entering device codes on legitimate Microsoft login pages, granting attackers direct access without stealing passwords. Activity h...
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
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OpenAI Confirms User Data Exposed After Mixpanel Security Breach
OpenAI says some API user data was exposed in a recent Mixpanel breach, though its products and sensitive information such as API keys and payment details were not affected. The leaked dataset appears to include basic profile details and analytics metadata from platform.openai.com. OpenAI has stopped using Mixpanel, is investigating the incident, a...
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Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
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Bengaluru Businessman Downloads Wedding Invite On WhatsApp, Loses Rs 5 lakh
A man received an APK file along with the wedding invite text on WhatsApp. The APK file was allegedly used to install a mobile application.
-
India Census 2027 Safety Guide: Tips To Avoid Fraud And Stay Secure
India Census 2026-27: People need to be careful about rising fraud linked to fake verification messages.
-
Web3 Hacks Cost $482 Million in Q1 2026 as Hackers Lean on Phishing, Social Engineering
Web3 hacks resulted in $482 million in losses in Q1 2026, according to a Hacken report. While losses declined year-on-year, phishing attacks and social engineering remained the biggest threats. The findings highlight ongoing security challenges as attackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities across crypto platforms.
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US Musician Loses Bitcoin Funds Due to Fake Ledger App
American musician G.Love lost $420,000 in Bitcoin after installing a fake Ledger Live app. The scam highlights growing risks from malicious apps and phishing attacks in the crypto ecosystem. Experts warn users to verify sources and safeguard seed phrases as crypto-related fraud continues to rise.
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A New Apple Pay Scam Is On The Rise: Here's How To Protect Yourself
iPhone users are being urged to stay vigilant after a new and convincing scam targeting Apple Pay accounts began spreading rapidly.
-
UK NCA-Led Operation Atlantic Freezes $12 Million Funds Tied to Approval Phishing Scams
Operation Atlantic, involving agencies from the UK, US, and Canada, has frozen $12 million linked to crypto phishing scams. The initiative identified over 20,000 victims and highlighted the growing threat of approval phishing attacks. Authorities are increasing international cooperation to tackle organised digital asset fraud.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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FBI Warns Tron Blockchain Users of Phishing Attack Using Fake Tokens Impersonating the Agency
The FBI has warned Tron users about a phishing scam involving fake tokens impersonating the agency. The attack sends tokens to wallets with messages urging users to complete fake verification steps. Authorities say the scheme is designed to steal sensitive information and access funds. The warning comes amid a broader rise in crypto-related scams g...
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Operation Atlantic: Canada, UK and US Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Crypto Fraud Networks
Law enforcement agencies from the US, UK, and Canada have launched a joint operation to combat crypto-related fraud. The initiative focuses on tackling cross-border scams, including phishing and investment fraud schemes, through coordinated enforcement and intelligence sharing.
-
Hackers Send Physical Phishing Letters Impersonating Trezor and Ledger to Trick Users
Hackers are sending fake letters to customers of Trezor and Ledger, the cryptocurrency wallet security firms, impersonating the two companies. The letters purportedly include the signatures of senior company executives, along with a QR code. This QR code allegedly takes users to a "scam website", where customers are duped into sharing their account...
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Dating App Bumble Hit By Cyberattacks In US, CrunchBase And Match Affected Too
The hackers didn't get into Bumble's member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, direct messages, or profiles
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Microsoft 365 Accounts Reportedly Breached After Hackers Exploit Legitimate Microsoft OAuth Feature
A cybersecurity firm has warned of a surge in attacks targeting Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing Microsoft’s OAuth 2.0 device authorisation flow. The campaigns bypass multifactor authentication by tricking users into entering device codes on legitimate Microsoft login pages, granting attackers direct access without stealing passwords. Activity h...
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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
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OpenAI Confirms User Data Exposed After Mixpanel Security Breach
OpenAI says some API user data was exposed in a recent Mixpanel breach, though its products and sensitive information such as API keys and payment details were not affected. The leaked dataset appears to include basic profile details and analytics metadata from platform.openai.com. OpenAI has stopped using Mixpanel, is investigating the incident, a...
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Lovable Partners With Guardio to Detect and Block Malicious Websites Created via Vibe Coding
Lovable has partnered with cybersecurity firm Guardio to add automated protection against malicious websites built on its AI coding platform. Guardio’s Safe Browsing Engine will scan every generated site for phishing, scams or impersonation and block suspicious projects before they go live. The move follows earlier research showing the platform c...
