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Urgent Warning: Binance-Spoofing Email Distributes RAT, Compromises Computers in Under Two Minutes

A fraudulent email campaign impersonating Binance is distributing a remote access trojan (RAT) under the guise of offering TRUMP coins to those speculating on Trump-related crypto; infected computers are compromised within 120 seconds, leading to credential theft.

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Google's QR Code Authentication: Security Risks and Mitigation

Google is replacing SMS two-factor authentication with QR codes for Gmail, prompting security concerns due to the increased potential for phishing and malicious QR code attacks, as evidenced by a 60% spam rate among emails containing QR codes and numerous reported cases of fraud.

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64% Bias Score

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200 Million Ruble Theft in Moscow: Teen Son Involved in Sophisticated Scheme

Moscow police are investigating a 200 million ruble theft from a businessman's safe, facilitated by his 17-year-old son who was tricked by fraudsters impersonating delivery services and law enforcement. Three packages were successfully sent.

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56% Bias Score

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Mobile-First Cyberattacks Surge, Exposing Personal and Corporate Data

Zimperium's report reveals a surge in mobile-first cyberattacks, utilizing mishing (mobile phishing) techniques via SMS, email, QR codes, and vishing to steal credentials, access corporate networks, and compromise over 600 global services. The increasing sophistication and geographical targeting of ...

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52% Bias Score

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FBI Warns of Sophisticated Phone and Text Scams Targeting Smartphone Users

The FBI warns of widespread phone and text scams using spoofed caller IDs to impersonate government agencies and banks, pressuring victims to pay fake fines or install malware; at least three incidents were reported on Long Island.

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20% Bias Score

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BBC Journalist's X Account Hacked, Used to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency

BBC journalist Nick Robinson's X account was hacked via a phishing email on Monday, resulting in the fraudulent promotion of a '$Today' cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain; the incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile social media users to automated phishing attacks.

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36% Bias Score

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PayPal Scam Uses DocuSign to Bypass Email Security

PayPal scammers are using DocuSign's platform to send phishing emails disguised as invoices, bypassing email security filters and potentially stealing login credentials; the emails use fake Gmail addresses and non-existent recipient addresses.

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28% Bias Score

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Cybersecurity Crisis: Urgent Call to Delete Passwords and Adopt Passkeys

The alarming rise in cyberattacks targeting passwords and SMS-based 2FA necessitates a complete shift to passkeys, with the U.S. government and Google leading the charge to eliminate vulnerable authentication methods, highlighting the urgent need for users to delete passwords alongside adopting pass...

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52% Bias Score

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New Phishing Campaign Exploits "@ Gap" in URLs to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

Check Point researchers discovered a new phishing campaign exploiting the "@ gap" in URLs to steal Microsoft 365 credentials, sending over 200,000 emails targeting a wide range of organizations and individuals, with 75% aimed at US users.

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24% Bias Score

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Spain Sees 23% Surge in Cybercrime, Identity Theft Leading the Rise

Cybercrime in Spain surged 23% in 2023, with identity theft accounting for over 90% of fraud cases, employing phishing, AI-powered deepfakes, and resulting in financial and reputational harm.

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12% Bias Score

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Gmail Under Attack: Urgent Security Upgrades Highlight Email's Inherent Vulnerabilities

Google acknowledged a Gmail attack, prompting security upgrades including shielded email addresses for its 2.5 billion users; however, the article highlights that the fundamentally insecure nature of email itself remains a significant concern despite advancements.

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52% Bias Score

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Gmail's AI Defenses Reduce Phishing Attacks by 20%, Influencing Industry-Wide Security

Gmail, with 2.5 billion active users, faces sophisticated attacks but employs AI-driven defenses that blocked 20% more spam/phishing attempts after a new large language model was introduced, resulting in a 65% reduction in unauthenticated emails and influencing industry-wide adoption of stronger aut...

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