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Mobile Phishers Target Brokerage Accounts in ‘Ramp and Dump’ Cashout Scheme – Krebs on Security
Cybercriminal groups peddling sophisticated phishing kits that convert stolen card data into mobile wallets have recently shifted their focus to targeting customers of brokerage services, new research shows. Undeterred by security controls at these trading platforms that block users from wiring funds directly out of accounts, the phishers have pivoted to using multiple compromised brokerage…
Every Vehicle’s Color Scheme In Mario Kart World
Screenshot: Nintendo / Samuel Moreno / Kotaku Mario Kart World may boast a bunch of character costumes to race around in or explore the free roam mode with, but it does forgo the vehicle customization from the previous game. Thankfully, some vehicles still have different color variations depending on who’s driving. Let’s break down every…
Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing – Krebs on Security
Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices. Details released by authorities so far indicate the mobile wallets being used by the scammers were created through online phishing scams, and that the accused were relying on…
16 Chrome Extensions Hacked in Large-Scale Credential Theft Scheme
SUMMARY Large-Scale Breach: Over 16 Chrome extensions were compromised, exposing 600,000+ users to data and credential theft. Phishing Attack: Developers were tricked into granting access to a malicious OAuth app via fake Chrome Web Store emails. Cyberhaven Impact: Attackers used admin credentials to deploy a malicious update stealing sensitive user data. Widespread Impact: Many extensions…