The NCSC warns that vulnerable WordPress websites are currently being exploited by a botnet. Attackers are placing malicious code on compromised websites, causing visitors to be unknowingly used for cyberattacks on other systems. The attack operates through the visitors’ browsers: as soon as someone visits an infected website, their device is temporarily used to send […]
A victim of bank helpdesk fraud will receive over €95,000 back from Knab after Kifid ruled that the bank could not sufficiently prove that the fraudulent transactions were correctly authenticated. The scammer managed to gain access via a fake bank employee trick and remote support software, after which five payments were made to third parties. […]
The FBI IC3 report shows that cybercrime continues to grow strongly in 2025, with more than 1 million reports. Total damages exceed $20 billion, a historic high. Investment fraud (especially crypto) causes the largest financial losses. Common crimes include phishing, extortion, and identity fraud. The elderly (60+) are particularly vulnerable, losing billions to scams. Ransomware […]