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‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Romance Scams Up 85 Times Since 2020 – Decrypt

Crypto activity linked to “pig butchering” romance scams is 85 times higher than it was in 2020, with revenue doubling from 2022 to 2023,...

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APT hackers set a honeytrap to ensnare victims – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A request to move an online conversation to a supposedly more secure platform may not be as well-meaning as it sounds Have...

Bitcoin of America indicted for operating unlicensed kiosks

Bitcoin of America, a Bitcoin technology firm, and three of its executives are facing charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and other crimes connected to...

S3 Ep111: The business risk of a sleazy “nudity unfilter” [Audio + Text]

by Paul Ducklin BUSINESS RISKS FROM AFTER-HOURS MALWARE Click-and-drag on the soundwaves below to skip to any point. You can also...

FTC Warns of Romance Scams Luring People Into Bogus Cryptocurrency Investments

FTC Warns of Romance Scams Luring People Into Bogus Cryptocurrency InvestmentsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned about romance scams using cryptocurrency. Scammers use romance as a hook to lure people into bogus investments, especially crypto, the federal agency explained. “2021 numbers are nearly five times those reported in 2020, and more than 25 times those reported in 2019,” said the FTC. FTC Warns […]

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