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The German police are warning of a scam method via messenger services where a fake poll is used to take over accounts. The victim receives a link, often from an acquaintance, leading to a fraudulent page. There, you are asked to enter your phone number. This input starts the device linking function in the background, […]
Revolut has inadvertently leaked customer identity documents following a fraudulent data request.Criminals posed as a government agency and successfully bypassed security procedures. This incident demonstrates that even large fintech companies are vulnerable to sophisticated social engineering. The leaked documents significantly increase the risk of identity fraud for those affected.It highlights the urgent need for stricter […]
The FBI warns of highly targeted OAuth consent phishing attacks aimed at prominent figures, their families, and acquaintances. Attackers impersonate government officials, media personnel, or known contacts, luring victims with fake file shares or meeting invitations. Granting permission to a malicious OAuth application gives attackers long-term access to emails, files, and other sensitive account data. […]
Apparel giant Levi Strauss & Co. recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident after attackers used targeted social engineering tactics to compromise three employees’ company computers. This initial breach allowed the attackers to gain access to internal files and successfully exfiltrate specific corporate information. Thanks to a rapid incident response, Levi’s managed to contain the intrusion effectively. […]