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Phantom Hacker Scam Targets Elderly Americans, Causing Over $1 Billion in Losses

The FBI warns of a surging "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting elderly Americans, causing over \$1 billion in losses since 2024 through a deceptive scheme involving fake bank calls and malware downloads.

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FBI Warns of 4 Million QR Code Smartphone Attacks

Over 4 million QR code-based smartphone attacks were observed in the first half of 2025, prompting the FBI to warn users against scanning unknown QR codes found in unsolicited packages or public places, as these can download malware stealing data.

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FBI Warns Against QR Codes on Unsolicited Packages

The FBI issued a warning about unsolicited packages containing QR codes that, when scanned, lead to phishing attacks or malware downloads; these scams often lack sender information to entice victims.

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FBI Issues Urgent Warning on Interlock Ransomware Threat

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory (aa25-203a) on July 22 warning about the Interlock ransomware, which uses drive-by downloads and ClickFix social engineering to gain access, steal credentials, and deploy ransomware. The advisory recommends multi-factor authentication, web acces...

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FBI Warns of Surge in Attacks Stealing Money via Malicious Apps

The FBI warns of a surge in attacks across the U.S. using unsolicited messages (texts, emails, popups, and apps) to trick citizens into installing malicious software, granting access to their bank accounts and enabling scammers to steal their money.

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FBI Warns of Undetectable AI-Powered Phishing Attacks

The FBI issued a warning about sophisticated AI-powered attacks using near-perfect email and voice messages to steal credentials, targeting government officials and their associates; victims are urged to verify all communications before responding.

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FBI Warns of Billion-Dollar Hacking Scam Targeting Seniors

The FBI warns of a billion-dollar hacking scam targeting seniors, where hackers impersonate banks and government agencies, tricking victims into installing malicious software to steal their money; never install software from unknown callers.

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FBI Issues Third Warning on Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams

The FBI issued a third warning in 2024 about cryptocurrency recovery scams targeting victims of previous crypto thefts, using fake lawyers and fraudulent government affiliations to extort further funds via cryptocurrency or gift cards.

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FBI Warns Against Password Resets Amidst Shifting Blame in Scattered Spider Ransomware Attacks

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning against password resets due to Scattered Spider's layered social engineering attacks, while also noting that the group may not be behind many attacks, with ShinyHunters a possible alternative, urging users not to scan unexpected QR codes...

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FBI warns of Interlock ransomware surge using fake Chrome updates

The FBI and CISA warned of a surge in Interlock ransomware attacks using fake Chrome updates and ClickFix scripts as entry points, urging users to avoid unofficial updates and to be wary of suspicious messages; despite a recent global decline in ransomware attacks in Q2, new threats remain.

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FBI Warns of 300% Surge in Ramp-and-Dump Stock Fraud

The FBI warned of a 300% increase in ramp-and-dump stock fraud schemes since 2024, using social media and messaging apps to target U.S. stock investors via fake investment clubs and impersonating legitimate firms; victims are urged to report incidents to the IC3.

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FBI Warns of Sophisticated AI-Powered Phishing Campaign Targeting U.S. Officials

The FBI warned of an ongoing malicious text, voice, and email campaign using AI to impersonate senior U.S. officials, aiming to steal credentials via links in near-perfect replicas of communications; victims include current and former government officials and their contacts.

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32% Bias Score

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