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Google Data Breach Fuels Widespread Phishing Attacks

Google confirmed a data breach affecting its Salesforce database, leading to attacks exploiting 'dangling buckets' on Google Cloud and a surge in Gmail phishing scams using a hybrid phone call and email approach targeting approximately 2 billion users.

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Major U.S. Cancer Center Data Breach Exposes 130,000 Patient Records

A phishing attack on Integrated Oncology Network (ION) between December 13-16, 2024, compromised the sensitive data of over 130,000 patients across 11 U.S. cancer centers, exposing medical records, financial information, and Social Security numbers; ION is providing credit monitoring and identity th...

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Google Reports 84% Surge in Password-Stealing Attacks

Google reported an 84% increase in password-stealing attacks in 2024, rising further in 2025, with 37% of successful intrusions stemming from phishing and credential theft; users can recover hacked accounts via g.co/recover.

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Microsoft Phishing Scam Uses Google Docs, SharePoint for Credential Theft

A phishing scam uses fake Microsoft security alerts to steal user credentials via redirects from seemingly safe links (Google Docs/SharePoint) to fake login pages; this compromises user security and privacy.

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FBI Warns of Surging "Phantom Hacker" Scams in the U.S.

The FBI warns of a surge in "phantom hacker" scams across the U.S., where criminals impersonate banks and tech support, using unsolicited messages to trick victims into installing malicious apps and transferring funds to the scammer's accounts; this has resulted in significant financial losses.

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Widespread Phishing Scams in Mexico Result in Billions of Dollars in Losses

A report by The Competitive Intelligence Unit (CIU) reveals that over 13 million Mexicans have been victims of phishing in the last seven years, resulting in over six million cyber-frauds in 2024 alone, causing over $1 billion USD in losses, with an average loss of almost $500 USD per victim.

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AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Cause Significant Financial Losses

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's data protection officer warns of sophisticated AI-powered phishing attacks causing significant financial losses; a recent court case highlights the lack of recourse for victims of negligent online behavior.

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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 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 Resurgent Cyberattacks: Simple Steps for Protection

The FBI warned of resurgent Phantom Hacker attacks and fake Chrome installers used for ransomware, alongside a 5000% surge in Amazon impersonation attacks in two weeks and ongoing Gmail phishing attempts exploiting "no-reply" emails.

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UK Student Jailed for Role in £100 Million Phishing Scam

A 21-year-old UK tech student, Ollie Holman, was jailed for seven years for selling phishing kits used in a £100 million fraud scheme targeting victims in 24 countries via Telegram, resulting in significant financial losses and emotional harm; confiscation proceedings will follow.

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Amazon Warns of Surge in Prime Phishing Scams Post-Prime Day

Following the July 2024 Prime Day event, Amazon reported a surge in phishing scams impersonating the company, tricking Prime users into revealing login credentials and payment details via fake emails and phone calls, resulting in unauthorized account access and fraudulent purchases.

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