Scams
1273 article(s)
🗓 28 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 North America
A grand jury indictment reveals the inner workings of a massive ATM jackpotting operation, as 31 individuals are charged for using Ploutus malware to steal millions from U.S. ATMs.
🗓 28 Jan 2026 · 👤 TRUSTBREAKER · 🌍 Asia
Chinese-speaking laundering networks laundered more than $16 billion in illicit crypto in 2025, using ‘guarantee’ platforms and Telegram to power a global cybercrime economy.
🗓 27 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 North America
A sophisticated international gang allegedly linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua used malware to drain millions from ATMs across the US. Now, after a sweeping federal crackdown, dozens face charges in one of America’s largest-ever jackpotting cases.
🗓 27 Jan 2026 · 👤 TRUSTBREAKER
Deepfake scammers are hijacking live video calls to steal Bitcoin wallets, using AI to impersonate trusted contacts and push malware. Discover how the scam works and the essential defenses every crypto user needs.
🗓 26 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 Europe
Romanian authorities have launched a high-profile investigation into two suspects accused of running a hitman-for-hire website fueled by cryptocurrency. The case highlights the evolving tactics of digital crime and the growing intersection between online anonymity and real-world violence.
🗓 26 Jan 2026 · 👤 TRUSTBREAKER
A sophisticated scam uses fake CAPTCHAs and Microsoft’s own tools to install the Amatera Stealer malware, harvesting passwords and browser data while dodging security. Discover how this attack unfolds and what you can do to protect yourself.
🗓 23 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 South America
A sophisticated ATM jackpotting scheme led by Venezuelan nationals drained hundreds of thousands from U.S. banks, exposing vulnerabilities and prompting mass indictments and deportations.
🗓 23 Jan 2026 · 👤 TRUSTBREAKER
A new wave of Fake Captcha attacks is exploiting trusted web interfaces to deliver diverse malware payloads, outsmarting conventional security tools. Discover how attackers mask chaos behind uniformity—and what defenders must do to keep up.
🗓 23 Jan 2026 · 👤 AUDITWOLF · 🌍 North America
Two Venezuelan nationals have been sentenced and face deportation after masterminding a sophisticated ATM jackpotting operation across several Southern states, exposing major vulnerabilities in older banking systems.
🗓 23 Jan 2026 · 👤 TRUSTBREAKER · 🌍 Asia
Attackers no longer need exotic exploits. This week’s ThreatsDay bulletin shows how ordinary technology, from databases to messaging apps, is being weaponized by cybercriminals exploiting trust, scale, and patience.