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Surge in Phishing Attacks Leveraging Google's AppSheet Platform for Meta and PayPal Account Takeovers

A surging phishing campaign using Google's AppSheet platform (noreply@appsheet.com) is enabling near-instant account takeovers of Meta and PayPal accounts by stealing passwords and 2FA codes via malicious links; KnowBe4 observed 11% of global email threats on a single day originated from this domain...

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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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Police Bust Messenger Fraud Ring in Germany

German police searched seven locations, arresting one 20-year-old suspect and investigating four others for allegedly stealing a low six-figure sum via phishing text messages that impersonated children or bank employees.

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Remote Access Scam Costs Virginia Man Money

A Virginia man, John, lost money after responding to a fake PayPal email, leading to a remote access scam where the attacker gained control of his computer and transferred money from his bank accounts. He acted quickly to limit damage, but the incident underscores the growing threat of sophisticated...

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19 Billion Compromised Passwords Expose Urgent Security Risks

A new report reveals 19 billion compromised passwords are available online, with 94% reused, highlighting the urgent need for stronger password security and addressing the persistent SMS phishing threat.

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Gmail Phishing Scam: Google Addresses Account Lockouts, Advises Enhanced Security

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting 1.8 billion Gmail users resulted in account lockouts, prompting Google to advise users to set up recovery options and adopt multi-factor authentication and passkeys for enhanced protection.

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Tariff Confusion Fuels Surge in Consumer Scams

Experts warn that new tariff policies are creating a surge in scams, with cybercriminals using the confusion surrounding tariffs to trick consumers into making fraudulent payments; the average effective tariff rate is at its highest since 1934.

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North Korean APT Group123 Targets Windows Systems Globally

North Korea's APT Group123, also known as Cloud Dragon, is launching global attacks targeting Windows credentials via phishing, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications and servers, deploying disk wipers, and conducting ransomware operations for financial gain, expanding from its initial...

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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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Gmail Phishing Attacks: Google Warns Users to Ignore Unsolicited Contact

Google confirms a recent wave of Gmail phishing attacks, mimicking official communications to steal accounts; Google advises users to ignore unsolicited contact about password resets or account issues.

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Darcula's Magic Cat Malware Steals 884,000 Credit Cards

The Darcula group's Magic Cat malware, used in a phishing campaign targeting 32 countries, resulted in 884,000 credit cards being stolen from 13 million clicks, demonstrating the ease of use and effectiveness of such attacks.

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AI-Powered "Hi Mum" WhatsApp Scam Defrauds Users of £490,606

A WhatsApp scam, known as the "Hi Mum" scam, has defrauded users of £490,606 since the start of 2025 using AI voice cloning to impersonate family members and trick victims into sending money; in April alone, 135 cases cost victims £127,417.

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