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Fake DownloadUpdated on Aug 23, 2026 Wrong Number ScamUpdated on Aug 21, 2026 Wrong-number text scam: why replying makes you a premium target for fraudsters
Replying to a 'wrong number' text confirms your number is active and signals you're a polite, responsive person — exactly the profile scammers want. Large-scale operations use AI...
Brushing ScamUpdated on Aug 21, 2026 Unexpected package could be a brushing scam: what to do
Brushing scams involve unsolicited packages sent to your address using your name. The sender — often a third-party seller on a major marketplace — uses the "verified buyer" status...
QuishingUpdated on Aug 20, 2026 Quishing: how QR-code phishing slips past corporate security and what to do about it
Quishing , or QR-code phishing, has surged as attackers exploit the fact that QR codes move victims from a protected corporate computer onto a personal phone with weaker security...
Fake SoftwareUpdated on Aug 20, 2026 Fake CCleaner download page drops GhostDesk Chrome spyware on Windows users
Cybercriminals are pushing a trojanized copy of the popular PC cleaner CCleaner through a convincing clone of the official download page (ccleanerwind[.]top). Once executed, the...
CryptoUpdated on Aug 20, 2026 Fake crypto AML checkers drain wallets through bogus compliance lookups
Scammers impersonate legitimate "AML" (anti-money laundering) wallet-screening services such as AMLBot. Victims are invited to "check" their crypto wallet for ties to crime, but...
RansomwareUpdated on Aug 20, 2026 Rogue ransomware affiliate poses as recovery firm to steal victim payments
A threat actor calling itself "Ransom Busters" is contacting ransomware victims before attacks become public, claiming it can decrypt files and delete stolen data for...
Bancomat PayUpdated on Aug 19, 2026 Payment requests via app: beware of scams on BANCOMAT Pay
The Postal Police warn that in recent weeks there has been a sharp increase in reports of fraudulent payment requests sent through payment apps such as BANCOMAT Pay and similar...
TiktokUpdated on Aug 18, 2026 Fake TikTok rewards sites promise cash that never arrives
Fraudsters are running TikTok-branded "rewards" websites that promise cash for daily check-ins, small tasks and referrals. Balances look huge but withdrawals never arrive — the...
Search EngineUpdated on Aug 18, 2026 Searching for Bill Pay Online? Watch Out for Search Ad Impersonators
Dishonest companies buy paid search ads to impersonate legitimate bill payment sites, so a quick search for "pay my [utility] bill" can land you on a look-alike page that funnels...
SwattingUpdated on Aug 18, 2026 FBI Warns of Ongoing Swatting Threats Targeting Public Locations
Swatting is a malicious hoax in which a caller falsely reports a shooting, bomb threat, hostage situation, or other emergency to trigger a large police or SWAT response at a...
Ai ScamsUpdated on Aug 17, 2026 AI scams target young users: deepfakes, sextortion and romance fraud on the rise
Malwarebytes research shows that 70% of 18-22 year-olds have faced an AI-driven scam in the past year, well above the general population. AI now powers convincing extortion,...
SextortionUpdated on Aug 17, 2026 Account Takeover Scams Targeting Intimate Images: FBI Warning on NCII Theft
The FBI is warning that criminals are hijacking social media and personal accounts to steal intimate images, then posting or selling them alongside victims' contact details on...
Tax DebtUpdated on Aug 16, 2026 Struggling with tax debt? Watch out for fake relief scams
If you owe back taxes, dishonest debt-relief companies may promise unrealistic results, such as wiping out your debt for "pennies on the dollar," before even reviewing your...
SextortionUpdated on Aug 16, 2026 FBI warns sexual exploitation actors steal explicit content via social engineering and account takeover
The FBI is alerting the public that sexual exploitation actors are targeting adult and underage victims by illegally accessing social media and personal accounts to steal and...
UsUpdated on Aug 15, 2026 FBI Warns: Russian Hackers Phish Signal Users for Backup Recovery Keys
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Fake Download SiteUpdated on Aug 14, 2026 Fake CNN, Avast and Stremio download sites install a remote access tool on your PC
Attackers are cloning the homepages of trusted brands like CNN, Avast, and Stremio to push a "free app" that is actually O&O Syspectr, a legitimate remote-administration tool...
Chrome ExtensionUpdated on Aug 14, 2026 Hundreds of Fake Chrome VPN Extensions Route Traffic Through Attacker Proxies
Over 737 malicious Chrome extensions impersonated well-known VPN and proxy services on the Chrome Web Store. Once installed, they routed users' browsing traffic through SOCKS5...
PhishingUpdated on Aug 14, 2026 Fake email from the Italian State Police: phishing scam asking for money to avoid alleged criminal proceedings
The Italian Postal Police has issued a warning against a widespread online scam: emails that impersonate official communications from the Police Forces, featuring fake logos,...
SteamUpdated on Aug 13, 2026 Valve Steam hardware data breach triggers wave of fake delivery scams in Europe
Steam hardware buyers across Europe are being warned: a cyberattack on logistics provider CEVA Logistics exposed names, home addresses, phone numbers, and order details for anyone...
CanadaUpdated on Aug 13, 2026 Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Browse Frauds Index
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) publishes a browseable index of frauds affecting individuals and organizations, organized alphabetically, by delivery medium, by business...
Crypto ScamUpdated on Aug 12, 2026 Turnkey Tesla crypto scam kit spreads on cybercrime forums
A new ready-made kit sold for just $500 lets low-skill operators launch convincing crypto presale scams on X (formerly Twitter). The package impersonates the Tesla brand and...
Tiktok ShopUpdated on Aug 12, 2026 Fake TikTok Shop clone sites steal payments and card details
Scammers are cloning TikTok Shop's look, trust badges, and category layout into standalone websites that have no real connection to TikTok. Users who land on these sites through...
PhishingUpdated on Aug 12, 2026 Phishers abuse legitimate cloud platforms to bypass MFA and steal credentials
Phishers are increasingly hosting fake login pages on trusted cloud platforms such as Cloudflare Workers, Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages and IPFS to steal credentials and bypass...
SmishingUpdated on Aug 12, 2026 SMS scams with fake traffic fines: how to recognize the fake message from the Police
A smishing campaign is circulating that improperly uses the name of the State Police, the Highway Police, or other public bodies to deceive citizens. The SMS notifies of a...
AiUpdated on Aug 12, 2026 Week 32: Test Your AI Knowledge to Spot Scam Images
NCSC Switzerland's four-part summer series highlighted how today's AI models can produce highly convincing fake images, and how scammers are already weaponising them for fraud,...
Fake PopupUpdated on Aug 11, 2026 Amazon and Apple impersonated in fake 149.99 unauthorized charge popup scam
Full-screen browser popups are claiming that your Apple ID or Amazon account just made a $149.99 "pre-authorization" purchase and urging you to call a phone number immediately....
Social Media AdsUpdated on Aug 11, 2026 Social Media Ads May Not Be Vetted for Scams: What to Know Before You Click
Social media platforms do not always thoroughly vet the ads shown in your feed or the advertisers behind them. A polished post promising a designer bag at 50% off or a...
Fake CaptchaUpdated on Aug 11, 2026 Fake CAPTCHA prompts trick users into running malware on their PCs
The NCSC Switzerland warns of a sharp rise in compromised legitimate websites (over 100,000 globally) that display fake CAPTCHA verification pop-ups. Instead of a normal "I am not...
ClickfixUpdated on Aug 11, 2026 ClickFix and EtherHiding: new malware campaign via smart contracts and fake CAPTCHAs
A new malware campaign combines the ClickFix and EtherHiding techniques to target business and consumer users. After compromising legitimate websites, attackers inject obfuscated...
Investment ScamUpdated on Aug 10, 2026 How to spot investment training scams on social media
Social media feeds are flooded with so-called "gurus" flashing luxury cars and exotic vacations, promising you can get rich by learning to trade. They sell expensive courses,...
MacosUpdated on Aug 9, 2026 Mac ClickFix scam hides behind fingerprinting gate to steal passwords
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has tracked a macOS ClickFix campaign that tricks users into copying and running a malicious command in Terminal, ultimately installing infostealers...
WhatsappUpdated on Aug 8, 2026 WhatsApp account takeover scam uses vote for my friend trick to hijack accounts via Linked Devices
A new WhatsApp scam tricks victims into giving attackers access to their accounts by posing as a friend asking for a vote online. The message—often sent from an...
DeepfakeUpdated on Aug 8, 2026 OnlyFans fans targeted by deepfake catfishing scams on social media
Scammers are impersonating OnlyFans creators using AI-generated deepfake videos and cloned voices to catfish fans on TikTok, Snapchat and similar platforms. They lure victims into...
GamingUpdated on Aug 8, 2026 AI Bots Target League of Legends Players in OnlyFans Romance Scam
Bots are sliding into League of Legends players through the Riot client immediately after matches, using flirty AI-generated chat to build trust before steering victims toward...
Identity TheftUpdated on Aug 8, 2026 Talking to Teens About Credit and Identity Theft: An FTC Guide for Parents
The FTC encourages parents to use the back-to-school season as a moment to discuss financial wellness with teens. Identity theft targeting young people is rising, especially...
VishingUpdated on Aug 7, 2026 Helpdesk vishing scam steals SSO credentials from finance sector employees
Cybercriminals linked to the BlackFile extortion group are calling employees on their personal mobile phones, spoofing the corporate IT helpdesk, and asking them to enroll in...
SmishingUpdated on Aug 7, 2026 GLS-themed smishing: Fake SMS requests 0.79 euros and steals credit card data
CSIRT Italia has detected a smishing campaign impersonating the GLS courier to steal payment card data. The victim receives an SMS reporting a suspended delivery due to missing...
PhishingUpdated on Aug 6, 2026 Greatness phishing service uses RingCentral spoofing and AiTM attacks to steal Microsoft 365 accounts
The Greatness phishing-as-a-service platform has added adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) and device-code phishing flows to steal Microsoft 365 logins. Attackers send emails that...
BecUpdated on Aug 5, 2026 TokenLover and YaksaLover: new PhaaS kits automate BEC fraud on Microsoft 365
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