Topic: fraudulent websites
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Google Cracks Down on Spam Text Rings
Google is suing the "Lighthouse" phishing operation, which provides tools for large-scale scams, including deceptive SMS messages and fake websites that mimic legitimate entities. The operation has created hundreds of thousands of fraudulent sites, potentially compromising millions of credit card...
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Major Cybercrime Bust: 45,000 IPs Seized, 94 Arrested
A major international law enforcement operation, Synergia III, dismantled a vast cybercrime network, seizing over 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers used for phishing, malware, and ransomware. The operation resulted in 94 arrests and the seizure of 212 devices, with significant regional su...
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Google Uncovers 'Staggering' Scam Text Operation Platform
Google has uncovered and taken legal action against the massive "Lighthouse" text message scam operation, which has targeted individuals in over 120 countries and generated billions in illicit profits. The criminal group, based in China, impersonated legitimate organizations like the USPS and use...
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Bitpanda Customers Targeted by Sophisticated Phishing Scam
A sophisticated phishing campaign is impersonating cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda, using convincing fake emails and websites to steal login credentials and extensive personal data in a multi-step attack. The scam employs urgency tactics and a multi-step process that mimics multi-factor authenti...
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SafePal data breach exposes 39,798 customers' info for sale
SafePal disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 39,798 customers who placed orders between March 2, 2025, and April 11, 2026, with exposed data including names, emails, shipping addresses, phone numbers, and purchase details,but no wallet credentials, seed phrases, or financial informatio...
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