Many children today grow up with mobile phones. Social media is where they learn, play, and make friends, but it also harbors many risks that they lack the experience to handle on their own. In this article, Anti-Fraud reviews the risks […] from When Your Child's World Lies Behind the Screen: A Social Media Safety Guide for Modern Parents
You're sharing your personal data every day, and how are malicious actors using it?
Every time you download a new app, fill out a gift form, or quickly tap "agree" to skip a level, you're leaving behind a piece of information about yourself. When enough pieces are collected, criminals can completely reconstruct your portrait for their own purposes [...]. From the personal data you're sharing every day, to how malicious actors are using it?
Pirated websites: Malware traps hidden behind the word "free"“
Watching new movies, following late-night football matches, downloading expensive licensed software… many people choose the “free” option on illegal websites. But behind that “free” label often lies malware, account loss, and the exposure of personal data. Most concerning is the recent crackdown, which exposed numerous illegal websites […] From pirated websites: malware traps behind the word "free"“
Phone farms & SIM farms: When "virtual crowds" and spam messages are mass-produced.
Have you ever seen a brand-new online store with tens of thousands of followers, or a video that just got millions of views? Or received tons of strange messages every day inviting you to invest, announcing you've won a prize, or threatening you with "cold penalties"? In reality, most of those things aren't from [...] From Phone Farm & SIM Farm: When "Virtual Crowds" and Spam Messages Are Mass-Produced
Discover the real-time deepfake software China is behind global scams.
“Oh my God. Oh my God,” I blurted out when I saw my own face reflected on someone else’s body. Nothing was missing: from the scraggly beard, the goofy smile, to the dark circles under my eyes. I was on a Microsoft Teams call at the time, […] From Real-time deepfake software discovery: China behind global scams.
Cybercrime gangs are bypassing bank security using unauthorized tools on Telegram.
An investigation by MIT Technology Review revealed that dozens of Telegram groups are selling tools designed to bypass security measures at major banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. At a money laundering center in Cambodia, an employee opens a banking app on their phone. When […] From: Cybercrime gangs are bypassing bank security using unauthorized tools on Telegram.
How users in China are constantly circumventing Anthropic's geographical restrictions.
Faced with strict bans from Anthropic, users in China have continuously found sophisticated ways to bypass the restrictions, from exploiting relay infrastructure to using fake identities on Telegram to maintain connections. Anthropic has implemented preventative mechanisms […] From how users in China are constantly "bypassing" Anthropic's geographical restrictions.
Fraudulent schemes in Cambodia use easy-to-use malware to steal data.
(Phnom Penh) According to a new report from cybersecurity researchers, some scam rings operating in Cambodia are purchasing and using easier-to-operate malware to steal data from unsuspecting victims. […] From: Fraud rings in Cambodia use easy-to-use malware to steal data.
Beware of caller ID spoofing techniques.
The bank number displayed on the screen doesn't necessarily mean the bank is calling you. Recently, Anti-Fraud has received numerous reports about applications capable of impersonating phone numbers. In fact, this isn't a new trick, but rather a technique for faking phone numbers... From Beware of Caller ID Spoofing Techniques
Scams, slavery, and MaaS: Tracing Trojans to scam hubs in Cambodia.
Building upon a MaaS platform, Anti-Fraud and Infoblox collaborated to investigate and trace fraud centers in Cambodia. […] From Scams, Slavery, and MaaS: Tracing Trojans to Scam Hubs in Cambodia