Global Fraud Risk Looms as Over One Million Infected Android Devices Surface A concerning trend has emerged with the discovery of a botnet operation, known as BADBOX 2.0, which has compromised more than one million off-brand Android devices worldwide. As reported by the FBI, consumers are urged to scrutinize their…
For years, gray-market services, commonly referred to as “bulletproof” hosts, have been pivotal for cybercriminals aiming to operate web infrastructure with minimal oversight. However, as global law enforcement agencies intensify their initiatives to combat digital threats, they have implemented strategies to extract customer information from these hosts, increasingly targeting those…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian Espionage Group, BladedFeline, Targeting Kurdish Officials Since 2017 Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • June 5, 2025 Ebril, capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Image: Michal Izydorczyk/Shutterstock) A recently released report indicates that the Iranian espionage group known as BladedFeline has…
Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Crypter Sites Seized, Threat Intelligence Collaborations, and CrowdStrike Under Scrutiny Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles significant occurrences in cybersecurity globally. This week saw Ukrainian hackers breach a Russian aerospace firm,…
In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly influenced by high-profile groups such as Lizard Squad, whose activities stirred considerable discussion within the industry. Despite criticism from security experts regarding the media’s depiction of Lizard Squad as “sophisticated,” the impact of their Christmas attack was undeniable. Such incidents serve…
Cybercrime, Cybercrime as-a-Service, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Operation Demonstrates Signs of Resurgence Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 3, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A persistent infostealer has made a reappearance just days after an international law enforcement takedown, highlighting the challenges in effectively disrupting sophisticated malware-as-a-Service operations. This incident showcases that…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management, Geo Focus: Australia Number of Reports Declined, Yet Australians Lost AU$60 Million to Investment Scams Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • June 3, 2025 Sydney Harbor at night. (Image: Shutterstock) Despite a decline in the number of reported fraud cases, Australians faced a significant increase…
Topics: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Google’s Veo 3 Garners Praise, But Harbors Significant Risks Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • May 27, 2025 A glimpse into how Google’s AI tool Veo 3 generates realistic deepfake videos. Responses from fraud prevention experts regarding Google’s Veo…
Data breaches frequently result in class action lawsuits, as companies with access to sensitive personal information bear a legal obligation to safeguard it from unauthorized access and misuse. Failure to prevent data breaches and related fraudulent activities can lead to legal challenges from affected consumers. Recently, one company settled a…
