threat-intel WindRelay Android Malware Turns Victims' Phones Into NFC Relays for Payment Fraud A new Android malware family, WindRelay, is being used in conjunction with a remote access trojan (RAT) called SpyNote to facilitate contactless payment fraud. The malware turns infected devices into NFC relays, allowing… The Hacker News · Aug 13, 2026 High CZSKSIandroidnfcrelay
threat-intel À vendre : les coulisses d’un empire du pari A cybersecurity news platform has uncovered a pattern of suspicious activity by a single online seller offering access to vast databases of gambling-related data, including player information, casino prospects, and crypt… ZATAZ · Aug 10, 2026 High AZGEINdata-breachthreat-intelgambling
phishing ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10040, (Thu, Aug 6th) The ISC Stormcast highlighted a significant increase in BEC (Business Email Compromise) attacks targeting the legal sector, driven by a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging leaked LinkedIn data. Attackers are imper… SANS Internet Storm Center · Aug 6, 2026 High becphishingwire transfer
threat-intel OpenAI Disrupts Poipet Scam Network Using ChatGPT Across Multiple Fraud Schemes OpenAI disrupted a large-scale scam network originating from Cambodia, utilizing its ChatGPT AI chatbot to facilitate a wide range of fraudulent schemes, including investment scams, romance scams, and impersonating law e… The Hacker News · Aug 5, 2026 High KHaiscamcybercrime
threat-intel AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud Nirvana AI is dramatically accelerating and industrializing fraud operations globally, enabling organized crime syndicates to bypass traditional security measures and create highly convincing synthetic identities and impersonati… Dark Reading · Aug 5, 2026 High AUNICAaifraudkyc
threat-intel Fake IRS letters target cryptocurrency holders Scammers are impersonating the IRS to trick cryptocurrency holders into visiting fake websites designed to steal their personal information and digital assets. The IRS does not operate a Digital Asset Compliance Portal,… Graham Cluley · Aug 4, 2026 High HOROphishingcryptocurrencyfraud
threat-intel Visa to Acquire Fraud Intelligence Firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion Visa is acquiring BioCatch, a behavioral biometrics firm, for $2.4 billion to bolster its fraud detection and cybersecurity capabilities. This move reflects a growing trend among major payment companies investing heavily… SecurityWeek · Aug 3, 2026 Medium biometricsfraudcybersecurity
threat-intel Interpol Leverages Global System to Curtail Fraud Payments Interpol has launched I-GRIP, a global system connecting law enforcement agencies and financial institutions to rapidly intercept fraudulent payments and curb transnational criminal activity. The system, operational sinc… Dark Reading · Jul 31, 2026 High SITIUSfraudcryptocurrencycybercrime
threat-intel Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see The article highlights a growing problem: the increasing ease with which digital evidence, particularly screenshots, can be manipulated to deceive. As AI tools make it easier to create convincing fake images, consumers a… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 30, 2026 Medium frauddigital-evidencescreenshots
threat-intel Nine-Year Fraud Campaign Clones Russian Company Sites to Steal Advance Payments A nine-year-old fraud campaign, originating in 2017, has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm F6, involving the creation of clone websites mimicking major Russian companies to steal advance payments from international cl… The Hacker News · Jul 29, 2026 High RUAZfraudclone websiteadvance payment
threat-intel B9 : 36 000 profils bancaires annoncés piratés A French news outlet, ZATAZ, reports that approximately 36,000 bank profiles, including sensitive financial and personal data like Social Security numbers, have been leaked. The data originates from Bnine.com, a platform… ZATAZ · Jul 24, 2026 High data-breachscrapingphishing
data-breach Upbound Group Says Data Breach Led to $13 Million in Fraudulent Contract Losses Upbound Group, a consumer finance company operating brands like Rent-A-Center, suffered a data breach resulting in approximately $13 million in fraudulent lease-to-own agreements. The company is investigating the inciden… SecurityWeek · Jul 23, 2026 Medium data breachfinancial servicescybersecurity
threat-intel Scammers impersonate FBI on social media, prey on crime victims Scammers are impersonating the FBI on social media to trick victims, particularly those involved in crime, into divulging sensitive information. This tactic is part of a broader trend of online fraud and disinformation c… The Register · Jul 20, 2026 Medium CHsocial engineeringphishingfraud
threat-intel Police Disrupt a €140M Cyber Fraud Ring in Spain Spanish police disrupted a €140 million cyber fraud ring operating across multiple countries, involving over 70 individuals and a complex network of money laundering. The operation involved sophisticated techniques like… Dark Reading · Jul 16, 2026 High SPPOPAcybercrimefraudmoney laundering
threat-intel Dutch police dismantle global crypto investment scam, arrest alleged mastermind Dutch police have dismantled a global cryptocurrency investment scam involving over 700 employees operating from dozens of call centers across multiple countries. The operation, led by a ‘well-known hacker’ with Israeli… The Record · Jul 15, 2026 High NEPOBEcryptocurrencyfraudscam
threat-intel Nigeria Deepens Cybersecurity Efforts as Cybercriminals See More Profits Nigeria is experiencing a significant rise in cybercrime losses despite a decrease in reported incidents, driven by increasingly sophisticated schemes and a growing digital economy. The country is actively developing cyb… Dark Reading · Jul 15, 2026 High NGcybercrimecybersecurityfraud
threat-intel Cash App owner to pay $45 million to settle allegations of lax security Block, Inc. (Cash App's parent company) will pay $45 million to settle allegations of misleading users about Cash App's security and failing to adequately protect them from fraud. The settlement stems from a lack of prop… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 Medium securityfraudmisleading
threat-intel RedWing MaaS Packages Android Bank Fraud as a Telegram Rental Service A new Android malware operation, RedWing, is being sold on Telegram as a ready-made bank fraud service. Developed by a Russian threat actor group, RedWing allows even unskilled criminals to steal banking logins and one-t… The Hacker News · Jul 7, 2026 High RUandroidmalwarefraud
threat-intel Two arrested over credit card phishing – as the Netherlands is named Europe’s worst for payment fraud Two men were arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of running a phishing operation targeting credit card details, leading to a significant increase in payment fraud within the country. The Dutch central bank reported… Graham Cluley · Jul 7, 2026 High NLEUphishingcredit card fraudcybercrime
phishing Scammers race to cash in on Venezuelan earthquake disaster Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, a surge of newly registered domain names emerged, many referencing aid and rescue efforts. Researchers discovered that a significant portion of these domains lacked identi… Graham Cluley · Jun 30, 2026 Medium VEdisasterfraudscams
