Cryptocurrency scams have long been around. In the hope of getting hold of cryptocurrency in others’ accounts, cybercriminals tempt victims with free transfers, bitcoin giveaways, other people’s credentials and scarce mining equipment. Today we look at another fraudulent scheme, this time targeting owners of MetaMask cryptowallets. What is MetaMask? MetaMask is a wallet for the … [Read more...] about How to protect your MetaMask cryptowallet from scammers
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How scammers swindle credentials out of Luno users
Since the advent of cryptocurrency, scammers of every stripe have sought to get rich from stealing virtual coins. With cybercriminals duping both buyers of mining equipment and cryptoinvestors, we spotlight a scam targeting users of the Luno cryptoexchange. About Luno The Luno cryptocurrency exchange has been in existence since 2013, and today it serves more than 5 million … [Read more...] about How scammers swindle credentials out of Luno users
Spam mail with scammers’ phone numbers
With the colossal amount of telephone scamming these days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a phone owner anywhere on the planet who hasn’t been a scammer’s target at least once. But like all forms of cold calling, phone scams are resource-intensive and highly inefficient. Therefore, some scammers try to optimize the process by getting potential victims to call them. One tool they … [Read more...] about Spam mail with scammers’ phone numbers
Scammers use WeakAuras to steal gold in World of Warcraft
When scammers target gamers, they are typically pursuing gaming accounts. Today, we’re discussing a different target: players’ gold. As games go, the massively popular World of Warcraft sees scammers target players on a regular basis, one day threatening them with a ban for alleged cheating, the next seeming to offer virtual pets (but not really; it’s a scam, after all). A user … [Read more...] about Scammers use WeakAuras to steal gold in World of Warcraft
How scammers target freelancers on ArtStation
The pandemic has left tens of millions of people around the world effectively jobless, and scammers, never ones to miss an opening, have been targeting freelancers and job seekers more frequently. Today, we look at an unusually sophisticated scam aimed at artists and designers. Job hunting on ArtStation The story begins with ArtStation, a site where artists publish their … [Read more...] about How scammers target freelancers on ArtStation
How scammers lure Discord users to a fake cryptocurrency exchange
Discord was originally created for gamers, but thanks to its handy system of “servers” (communities), channels, and private messages, it’s brought in all kinds of people, from study groups to common-interest clubs — including fans of cryptocurrency. On their servers, traders discuss the latest on altcoins, investors share predictions, and scammers ponder how to cash in on both. … [Read more...] about How scammers lure Discord users to a fake cryptocurrency exchange
Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerian BEC Scammers For Targeting Over 500,000 Entities
Three Nigerian citizens suspected of being members of an organized cybercrime group behind distributing malware, carrying out phishing campaigns, and extensive Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams have been arrested in the city of Lagos, Interpol reported yesterday. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Falcon," was jointly undertaken by the international police organization … [Read more...] about Interpol Arrests 3 Nigerian BEC Scammers For Targeting Over 500,000 Entities
Rogue TrendMicro Employee Sold Customer Data to Tech Support Scammers
Do you always uncomfortable trusting companies with your data? If so, you're not alone.While companies do much to protect themselves from external threats, insiders always pose the highest risk to a company's data.Unfortunately, when we say companies can't eliminate insider threat completely, cybersecurity firms, who are meant to protect others, are not an … [Read more...] about Rogue TrendMicro Employee Sold Customer Data to Tech Support Scammers