Nigerian man extradited from France to US over hacking and fraud allegations
A Nigerian man has been extradited from France to face hacking, identity theft, and fraud charges in the…
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GreedyBear Scam: 150 Fake Crypto Wallet Extensions Found on Firefox Marketplace
A new, coordinated cybercrime campaign called “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million from crypto users. Learn how the group uses malicious extensions, malware, and fake websites in an industrial-scale attack uncovered by Koi Security.
Fraud controls don’t guarantee consumer trust
Over a third of companies say they are using AI, including generative AI, to fight fraud, according to Experian. As fraud threats become more complex, companies are accelerating their investments with over half adopting new analytics and building AI mo…
Chinese Groups Stole 115 Million US Cards in 16-Month Smishing Campaign
A SecAlliance report reveals Chinese smishing syndicates compromised 115M US payment cards by bypassing MFA to exploit Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Hackers Abuse Microsoft 365 Direct Send to Deliver Internal Phishing Emails
A new Proofpoint report reveals how attackers are using Microsoft 365’s Direct Send and unsecured SMTP relays to…
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the si…
Who’s Really Behind the Mask? Combatting Identity Fraud
Why context, behavioral baselines, and multi-source visibility are the new pillars of identity security in a world where credentials alone no longer cut it.
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Fighting AI with AI: How Darwinium is reshaping fraud defense
AI agents are showing up in more parts of the customer journey, from product discovery to checkout. And fraudsters are also putting them to work, often with alarming success. In response, cyberfraud prevention leader Darwinium is launching two AI-power…
Why behavioral intelligence is becoming the bank fraud team’s best friend
In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Ruden, Senior Director of Global Advisory at BioCatch, discusses how financial institutions are addressing fraud. He explains how banks are using behavioral biometrics, device fingerprinting, and network intell…
Malicious ISO File Used in Romance Scam Targeting German Speakers
Sublime Security reveals a cunning romance/adult-themed scam targeting German speakers, leveraging Keitaro TDS to deliver an AutoIT-based malware loader. Learn how this sophisticated campaign operates, its deceptive tactics, and the hidden payload.