Hackers are abusing Zendesk to run brand impersonation scams
Security researchers from CloudSEK observed hackers running pig butchering scams They're impersonating legitimate businesses ...
Is China Really Powerless to Stop the ‘Scamdemic’? The Truth Is More Complex
Following his ordeal, China’s embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have warned their citizens to beware of recruitment scams, while the state-run China Daily published an opinion piece warning that ...
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FBI Kansas City reports increase in ‘pig butchering scam’
The FBI’s Kansas City Field Office said Thursday they’re seeing an increase in reports of a scam dubbed “pig butchering” in ...
The Wiretap: An Amazon Copycat, An $80 Million Crime, And An Airbnb Faker–Pig Butchering Is Out Of Control
In one investigation, agents learned that scammers had messaged one victim over Airbnb, showing an interest in renting their ...
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Crypto, lies and torture: Inside the scam compounds of Southeast Asia
Tens of thousands of cyber slaves are held captive in Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, working around the clock to defraud ...
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The Biggest Online Scams to Watch for in 2025—And How to Avoid Them
Scam artists will target workers who've been laid off, identify vulnerable people on dating apps, pose as IRS agents to steal ...
A Chinese actor’s kidnapping reignites fears over travelling to Southeast Asia, and renews concerns over scam centers run by criminal gangs
Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor ...
Stablecoin for cyber-scammers launches, Sony L2 drama: Asia Express
Marketplace for cyber-scammers launches its own stablecoin, Sony L2 collides with reality, Lazarus stole $650M crypto in 2024 ...