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Malicious ChatGPT & Google Bard Installers Distribute RedLine Stealer
Watch out for compromised Facebook business pages offering fake and malware-infected installers for ChatGPT and Google Bard AI chatbot.
New VPN Malvertising Attack Drops OpcJacker Crypto Stealer
Researchers warned that the campaign works through a network of fake websites that promote seemingly harmless crypto apps and other software.
Ukraine Busts Gang for Massive $4.3 Million Phishing Scams
The Ukrainian Cyber Police carried out 30 searches and managed to seize computer equipment, mobile phones, SIM cards, and other equipment.
IRS tax forms W-9 email scam drops Emotet malware
Researchers have warned users to be on alert, as the IRS never sends emails to confirm taxpayers' personal information.
Fake Tor Browser Installers Distributing Clipper Malware
It is yet unclear how these fake Tor browser installations are distributed but there are indications that torrents or third-party sources may be responsible.
Fake ChatGPT Extension Hijacks Facebook Accounts
At the time of reporting this scam to Google, the fake ChatGPT extension had over 7,000 installations.
Franco-Israeli Gang Linked to $40 Million CEO Scam Busted
Europol searched 8 houses in Israel and France, with the main culprit arrested in Israel along with seven others.
Massive Ad Fraud Scheme Shut Down: 11 Million Phones Targeted
The ad fraud was discovered while the researchers were investigating an iOS application that had been heavily impacted by an app spoofing attack.
Google Ads Malware Wipes NFT Influencer’s Crypto Wallet
NFT influencer @NFT_GOD downloaded malware through Google Ads while attempting to download OBS, an open-source video streaming software.
Europol Busts Crypto Fraud Call Centers
The operation took place all over Europe including Serbia, Bulgaria, Germany, and Cyprus.