A hacker using the handle Chucky_BF is offering a batch of 15.8 million email–password pairs linked to PayPal for sale on a Dark Web marketplace. The data, said to be complete with PayPal-specific URLs across web and mobile endpoints, is being sold for just $750.
New technologies offer many exciting opportunities, but striking a balance between innovation and ensuring sensitive information remains protected and IT infrastructure stays secure remains a significant challenge. Many organizations lack the expertise to effectively navigate the full spectrum of cybersecurity risks.
Scams have evolved beyond the clumsy spam emails of the past. Today’s fraudsters use cutting-edge technology, believable identities, and clever psychology to trick even cautious consumers.
Backed by deepfaked audio calls, fake free trials, and crypto swindles, they’re more convincing than ever – but the warning signs are there if you know where to look.
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A seemingly friendly follow or message can quickly lead you into dangerous territory. Here’s how to tell who’s real and who’s not.
Phishing attacks are highly diverse. In the ever-evolving threat landscape, cybercriminals are always improving their tactics to deceive their targets. One of the more subtle tactics is called “barrel phishing,” or “double-barrel phishing.”
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You’ve likely used ChatGPT to draft an email, brainstorm ideas, or quickly summarize a long document. But recently, another term has started gaining attention: ChatGPT agent.
So, what exactly is a ChatGPT agent? How is it different from regular ChatGPT? And more importantly, can a small business actually use one without needing a developer or tech team?
This research from Bitdefender Labs details a cluster of malicious activity we’ve been tracking since mid-2024. It uncovers a new threat actor group we’ve named Curly COMrades, operating to support Russian interests, that’s been targeting critical organizations in countries facing significant geopolitical shifts. We observed them launching focused attacks against judicial and government bodies in Georgia, as well as an energy distribution company in Moldova.
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Has your passport expired? With international travel in full swing, nothing can ruin your plans and vacation than falling for victim to scams while rushing to renew your passport.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging travelers to beware of fraudulent passport renewal websites that trick users into paying bogus fees and exposing their personally identifiable information and financial data.
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Four Ghanaian nationals have been extradited to the United States for their alleged involvement in an international fraud that resulted in the theft of more than $100 million from American citizens and businesses.
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The United States Department of Justice has revealed that the recent takedown of the BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers, domains, and dark web extortion site, also saw the seizure of US $1,091,453 worth of cryptocurrency.