PhishingItalian police warn of a new fraud campaign exploiting mobile payment apps. Scammers send fake payment requests to numerous users, counting on some to approve them without proper verification. The scam relies on creating a false sense of urgency to bypass careful review.
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PhishingAs Russia prepares to launch its digital ruble, scammers are already exploiting the new currency to defraud citizens through investment schemes, phishing pages, and fake applications. Elderly citizens are particularly targeted with fear-based tactics claiming their savings will be forcibly converted at unfavorable rates.
Read more →A sophisticated phishing scam targeting Ledger cryptocurrency wallet users has emerged, using fake Ledger websites advertised through Google search results. Fraudsters create near-identical copies of the official Ledger site and attempt to trick users into revealing their 24-word recovery phrase, which grants complete access to their digital assets. The scam exploits Google Sites hosting and sponsored search advertising to appear legitimate.
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PhishingVietnam's major power company EVN has warned about fraudulent websites impersonating their brand and a malicious app called "CSKH EVNSPC." The fake app can steal OTP codes, intercept banking credentials, and enable remote control of devices for unauthorized financial transactions.
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PhishingThai authorities arrested a 41-year-old woman on August 30 for conducting secondary fraud targeting initial scam victims. The suspect contacted victims via LINE, claiming to help recover money lost in online shopping fraud, then led them through fake procedures while never returning the funds. She defrauded 64 victims totaling approximately 8.16 million baht using this elaborate scheme.
Read more →PhishingRussian law enforcement has issued a warning about 'dropper scams' in which fraudsters recruit children to help launder stolen money. Criminals contact young people through messaging apps and social media, offering 'easy money' in exchange for providing bank card details and login credentials. Authorities emphasize that parents must educate children about the serious legal risks of unknowingly becoming accessories to crime.
Read more →PhishingThailand is experiencing a surge in online fraud, with over 21,000 cases reported monthly causing damages exceeding 828 million baht. Scammers increasingly use AI technology to create convincing fake messages, voice calls, and videos. Major credit card company KTC is implementing employee training and public awareness campaigns to prevent fraud, particularly targeting vulnerable elderly citizens.
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PhishingScammers are exploiting a banking feature called "Payment Request" to conduct deposit fraud, particularly in vehicle and real estate transactions. Fraudsters pose as trustworthy parties and send payment requests that victims mistakenly believe will result in receiving deposits, when in fact the transaction withdraws money directly from the victim's account.
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PhishingSIM swapping is a fraud technique where scammers impersonate a victim to obtain a new SIM card from their mobile carrier, allowing them to intercept SMS authentication codes. A French cybersecurity firm found that two-thirds of French citizens have been targeted by this method, and the proliferation of digital eSIMs has made the attack faster and easier to execute.
Read more →PhishingA surge of WhatsApp account hijacking scams is targeting users in Italy, with hackers exploiting security vulnerabilities to steal accounts and impersonate friends and family members. Victims receive urgent money requests via compromised accounts and may be tricked into bank transfers or visiting fraudulent websites. Regular security updates and verification procedures are recommended to prevent falling victim.
Read more →WhatsApp is testing a new 'Scam Alert' feature that automatically detects suspicious messages from unknown contacts. The feature uses machine learning to analyze incoming messages against known fraud patterns and warns users locally without sending data to Meta servers. Users can choose to block the sender, report them, or mark the conversation as trustworthy.
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PhishingScammers are impersonating Swiss hardware retailer Hornbach, sending fake emails promising exclusive deals on "Breezi Pro" air conditioners. Recipients are directed through a fake survey to a fraudulent online shop where their personal data is stolen for unauthorized transactions.
Read more →A large-scale phishing scam targeting stolen iPhones has been discovered, using AI voice calls to trick victims into revealing passcodes and authentication credentials. The criminal operation employs over 500 fake domains impersonating Apple Support in multiple languages, with the goal of bypassing Activation Lock to resell stolen devices.
Read more →PhishingA 70-year-old pensioner in Ancona, Italy, fell victim to a phishing scam that began with an SMS claiming a bank deposit. Fraudsters impersonating a payment company employee and a police official obtained her banking credentials, resulting in €98,000 in unauthorized transfers. Quick action by authorities recovered most of the stolen funds.
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PhishingFraud losses in Singapore declined to $410.6 million in the first half of 2026 from $502 million in the same period of 2025. Enhanced anti-fraud measures by Apple, Google, and Meta, combined with police efforts to block over 47,000 fraudulent phone lines, have contributed to the reduction. However, 8 out of 10 victims still fall victim to manipulation tactics that lead them to transfer money to scammers.
Read more →PhishingQuishing is a cyberscam where malicious QR codes are placed over legitimate ones to redirect users to fake websites designed to steal personal or banking information. The scam is difficult to detect because the website URL is hidden when accessed via QR code, making it a growing threat in public spaces and through postal communications.
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PhishingPolice in the Germering region of Germany have arrested three suspects for attempted phone scam targeting elderly residents. The perpetrators impersonated police officers and instructed an elderly couple to leave jewelry outside their home, but the couple called authorities before the suspect could retrieve the items, leading to the suspects' swift arrest.
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PhishingMultiple U.S. healthcare systems using Epic Systems' MyChart patient portal have issued warnings about phishing emails impersonating MyChart communications. The scam offers false rewards like Medicare kits or senior health packages to steal patient login credentials, insurance information, and financial data. Patients are advised to delete suspicious emails immediately and never click embedded links.
Read more →Criminals are using AI-powered voice calls combined with sophisticated social engineering to bypass iPhone Activation Locks on stolen devices. The scam involves impersonating Apple Support across multiple channels—email, SMS, WhatsApp, and phone calls—to extract verification codes and passwords from victims.
Read more →WhatsApp is testing a new AI-powered security feature that automatically identifies fraudulent messages on users' devices. The system analyzes suspicious message patterns locally on the smartphone without transmitting data to external servers, protecting user privacy. When a message is flagged as potentially dangerous, users receive a warning and can choose to block the sender or report the message.
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