Topic: impersonation attacks
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1 in 3 UAE Firms Hit by Spoofing or Deepfakes, Survey Reveals
One in three UAE companies has faced spoofing or deepfake attacks, highlighting a major shift toward sophisticated impersonation tactics as the primary cybersecurity threat. Identity spoofing (36%) and biometric fraud (34%) are now the most common fraud types, with deepfakes used by 35% of firms ...
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Scammers Impersonate Police to Steal Private Data From Tech Giants
Hackers are impersonating law enforcement to fraudulently obtain private customer data from major tech companies like Apple and Amazon, exploiting weak corporate verification processes for emergency data requests. A criminal group operates a "doxing-as-a-service" model, boasting hundreds of succe...
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State-Backed Phishing Targets Military, Journalists on Signal
German authorities warn of a state-backed phishing campaign targeting European elites, exploiting the Signal app to compromise high-profile individuals for espionage, with techniques adaptable for criminal use. Attackers use two primary methods: impersonating Signal support to trick victims into ...
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UK Tax Refund Phishing Scams Decline in 2025
Reports of HMRC phishing scams have significantly declined in the first half of 2025, suggesting improved public awareness and security measures are effective. Email-based scams saw the most notable drop, while SMS phishing attempts increased, indicating a shift in fraudster tactics toward mobile...
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