Cybercriminals move quickly in UK to abuse distress over Coronavirus pandemic

According to the UK’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFBI), criminals were quick to latch on to news of the novel Coronavirus outbreak, swindling £970,000 out of the pockets of UK citizens since February. The most recent alert shows an … Continue reading Cybercriminals move quickly in UK to abuse distress over Coronavirus pandemic

Hundreds of BEC Scammers Arrested in Nigeria and U.S. — $3.7 Million Recovered

Breaking News — The Nigerian prince and his allies who might have also asked you over an email for your assistance to help save “the first African astronaut lost in space” have finally been arrested by the FBI.

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Cyber Fraud Protection Tips for Secure Online Shopping

It’s 6 a.m. on Cyber Monday and your phone receives a text message from your bank telling you that your debit card is locked. “Call us now at 802-282-4833 to unlock” the text message reads, but you already know it’s a fake bank … Continue reading Cyber Fraud Protection Tips for Secure Online Shopping

Two Romanians extradited to Atlanta to face cyber-fraud charges

Two Romanians have been extradited to Atlanta, Georgia to face federal charges of wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, computer fraud and abuse, and aggravated identity theft, the Northern District of Georgia said in a press release From October 2011 unt… Continue reading Two Romanians extradited to Atlanta to face cyber-fraud charges

Hackers Steal Millions From European ATMs Using Malware That Spit Out Cash

ATM hackers who long relied on tactics of stealing payment card numbers and online banking credentials to steal millions are now targeting the bank itself to steal cash directly from the machines.

Earlier this year, a gang of cyber criminals infected … Continue reading Hackers Steal Millions From European ATMs Using Malware That Spit Out Cash

London Police Arrest Romanian ATM Hacker Who Stole Millions

A Romanian man has been arrested and charged with conspiracy relating to his involvement in a prolific ATM malware campaign.

Emanual Leahu, 30, was arrested in the western city of Bacău, Romania by the London Regional Fraud Team (LRFT) London police run by the City of London Police on Tuesday 20 September, extradited to the United Kingdom last week.

Leahu is believed to be a member of a

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