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 number of phishing reports more than quintupled in the first half of 2026: from 2,776 to 15,106, with nearly €492,000 in reported damages. Email now accounts for 59% of phishing reports, nearly double compared to 2025. WhatsApp is also being heavily exploited: in phishing related to booking platforms, 95% of approaches occurred via WhatsApp. […]
The rise of AI agents means that systems will soon make purchases independently on behalf of users. This brings new security risks, such as fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized transactions. The FIDO Alliance is collaborating with Google and Mastercard to develop secure standards. Their goal is to keep digital payments with AI reliable and controlled. […]