Category: Cyber Security
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A large-scale cybercrime campaign called ClickTok is targeting TikTok Shop users with thousands of fake websites and Trojanized mobile apps. The scammers use AI-generated content to lure victims into phishing traps or to download malware that steals money and sensitive data. How the Scam Works The campaign begins with realistic TikTok-style videos and ads that…
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Cloudflare has revealed that Perplexity ignores scraping rules by bypassing site protections and crawling content that should have been off-limits. The AI-powered search engine reportedly used undeclared crawlers to access data from sites that explicitly blocked bots through robots.txt and firewall settings. How Perplexity Got Around the Rules When websites blocked Perplexity’s known crawlers, the…
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A fake ICE raid scam is making the rounds on TikTok, targeting viewers with emotional videos about immigration raids. The trend features people pretending to be retail workers who were fired or deported, luring viewers into phishing traps. These scams harvest personal data by preying on empathy and curiosity. How the Fake ICE Raid Scam…
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A new Linux backdoor malware has emerged, using stealthy techniques to bypass authentication and grant attackers persistent system access. Security researchers recently uncovered a malicious Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) that allows cybercriminals to infiltrate Linux systems without triggering alerts. The malware, dubbed Plague, is raising alarms across the cybersecurity community for its ability to evade…
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A Cookeville ransomware attack has shaken Tennessee’s healthcare system after hackers targeted the Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC). The cybercriminal group Rhysida claimed responsibility and published stolen patient records on the dark web. Rhysida Group Leaks Sensitive Medical Data The ransomware group Rhysida posted evidence of the breach on its dark web site. It published…
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A disturbing case involving an adoption scam cyberstalker has ended in a federal conviction. A New York woman, 37, used fake adoption offers to harass and defraud families across the U.S. and was sentenced. The Scam Behind the Screens Prosecutors revealed that the woman, known only by her alias “Ashley,” posed as an expectant mother…
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A major St. Paul cyberattack has disrupted government operations, taking down multiple public services across Minnesota’s capital. The incident has sparked urgent calls for improved municipal cybersecurity as experts weigh in on the growing threat. City Government Paralyzed by Cyber Incident Officials confirmed that the cyberattack has affected core systems used by multiple departments. City…
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Cybercriminals have revived a classic infection trick. This time, Windows shortcut malware is being used to silently deliver malicious payloads. A new campaign uncovered by cybersecurity researchers shows attackers are abusing .LNK files—Windows shortcut files—to drop malware. The technique isn’t new, but this operation includes layers of obfuscation that make it harder to detect. How…
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The Curaçao tax authority ransomware attack has disrupted critical public services across the island for over a week. After the incident on July 24th, 2025, officials now expect systems to be fully operational again by Monday, August 4th—pending any technical issues. Disruption Across Government Services The attack forced multiple tax authority functions offline, including customer…
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More than 140 fake online shops have launched a coordinated ghost store scam, targeting health-conscious shoppers. The fake stores sell unregulated Ozempic-style weight loss products using stolen images and fabricated endorsements. How the Scam Works These ghost stores pose as closing local businesses. They lure customers with emotional headlines and aggressive discounts. Products are often…