threat-intel Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, scammers are exploiting fans’ desire for tickets and merchandise by creating convincing fake websites mimicking FIFA’s official channels. These sites use tactics like typosquatting… WeLiveSecurity · May 22, 2026 High phishingsocial engineeringdomain spoofing
threat-intel Two Americans plead guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers Two American men, Adam Young and Harrison Gevirtz, have pleaded guilty to assisting India-based tech support scam centers. They operated a U.S.-based tech firm, C.A. Cloud Attribution, providing services like call routin… The Record · May 21, 2026 High USINTNscamfraudtelemarketing
threat-intel Europe dismantles VPN service used by cybercriminals to hide ransomware attacks European law enforcement agencies successfully dismantled First VPN, a virtual private network (VPN) service heavily utilized by cybercriminals to mask their activities, including ransomware attacks and fraud schemes. Th… The Record · May 20, 2026 High FRNLUAvpncybercrimeransomware
malware Fake Android Apps Commit Carrier Billing Fraud for Premium Svcs. A coordinated campaign targeting Android users in Malaysia, Thailand, Romania, and Croatia has been identified, utilizing fake apps disguised as popular services to commit carrier billing fraud. The malware, employing te… Dark Reading · May 20, 2026 High MYTHROandroidcarrier billingfraud
threat-intel Texas, Florida top list of states reporting millions of dollars lost through crypto ATMs A recent FBI report reveals a significant surge in financial losses linked to cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States, totaling $388 million in 2025. Texas and Florida topped the list of states experiencing these lo… The Record · May 20, 2026 High CHNEAUcryptocurrencyscamsfraud
threat-intel Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe Geopolitical turmoil is being exploited by scammers to increase the success of their fraudulent schemes. The article details a range of scams – from fake charities and romance fraud to investment scams and sensational fa… WeLiveSecurity · May 15, 2026 Medium IRMIscamsfraudcybercrime
threat-intel [GUEST DIARY] Tearing apart website fraud to see how it works., (Wed, May 13th) This article, a guest diary by an ISC intern, details an investigation into a fraudulent marketplace operation. The author discovered a website using SEO poisoning to lure victims into purchasing goods from a fake market… SANS Internet Storm Center · May 13, 2026 High INseo poisoningfraudmarketplace
threat-intel 20 Leaders Who Built the CISO Era: 2 Decades of Change This Dark Reading article reflects on the 20th anniversary of the publication, highlighting key figures who shaped the evolution of cybersecurity over the past two decades. The piece focuses on the rise of the CISO role,… Dark Reading · May 12, 2026 High UNEAcybercrimecisossecurity
malware Fake call logs, real payments: How CallPhantom tricks Android users This report details a widespread Android scam, dubbed CallPhantom, where fraudulent apps masquerading as call log retrieval services tricked users into paying for randomly generated data. Twenty-eight apps, collectively… WeLiveSecurity · May 7, 2026 Medium INscamfraudandroid
threat-intel Websites with an undefined trust level: avoiding the trap This Securelist article discusses the growing threat of websites with an "undefined trust level," which are not traditional phishing sites but still pose significant risks to users. These sites, often mimicking legitimat… Securelist · May 6, 2026 Medium AFLARUscamfraudonline scams
phishing AI and cryptocurrency scams are costing Americans billions, FBI reports Recent investigations by the FBI have revealed a significant surge in scams leveraging artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, resulting in substantial financial losses for American victims. These scams are exploitin… Graham Cluley · Apr 10, 2026 High USaicryptocurrencyscams
threat-intel Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike This article discusses the growing problem of ‘recovery fraud,’ where scammers target individuals who have already been victims of fraud, exploiting their desperation to get their stolen funds back. These scams typically… WeLiveSecurity · Apr 10, 2026 High USfraudscamrecovery
threat-intel Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate This article discusses the growing problem of managing a person's digital assets after death, highlighting the significant challenges posed by the lack of legal frameworks and the vulnerability of digital accounts to fra… WeLiveSecurity · Apr 1, 2026 High USGBEUdigital estateestate planningfraud
