Tag: cyber crime
Scammers are using fake Odyssey pirate downloads to spread malware that’s more dangerous than the Cyclops and Circe combined
Bitdefender says fake pirated downloads of The Odyssey, disguised as scene releases with .exe files carrying VLC icons, are spreading Lumma Stealer malware Stolen session cookies are the real danger, because they let an attacker resume an authenticated session without ever triggering a multi-factor prompt These builds seemingly ship without…
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WhatsApp scam costs Hong Kong man $1.27 million after criminals used AI voice notes to impersonate his father — experts say secret codewords are the best way to stay safe
Scammers stole $1.27m from a Hong Kong man after tricking him with AI The scheme impersonated his father using AI deepfake tech Experts say using a secret codeword can thwart the fraudsters A Hong Kong man was recently conned out of HK$10 million ($1.27 million) by scammers who used artificial…
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‘We’ve been behind the ball for so long’: Experts say DNA samples from crime-scene forensics can be modified and even switched using an AI tool
Researchers discover critical vulnerability in forensic software that allows the undetectable modification of DNA samples on crime-scene evidence The vulnerability allows much of the crime-scene evidence from the past 30 years to be modified A patch is in the works, and the company responsible for the software says that digital…
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Experts warn 2.2 million cars could be at risk of hijacking via Bluetooth
2.2 million vehicles are susceptible to a Bluetooth-based attack in the state of California The vulnerability is due to dealer-installed security systems Researchers at the University of California San Diego found that the Acrisure-built security devices all rely on the same secure key A vulnerability has been found in KARR…
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QR codes are being weaponized in new quishing attacks, and most people don’t realize– here’s how to stay safe
QR phishing, also known as quishing, is a rising scam where attackers try to trick you into scanning fake QR codes Cybercriminals may target your personal data, login credentials, bank accounts, or try to infect your smartphone with malware These QR codes can be found everywhere, from parking lots to…
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Quishing is the QR code scam you need to watch out for
Banks and regulators have warned of the growing risk of quishing A type of phishing that uses fraudulent QR codes to steal information These malicious links aren’t easily recognized by users or email scanners It’s not just suspicious links you need to watch out for in your email inbox: QR…
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