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Smishing texts impersonate New York tax agency to steal inflation refund details
Smishing texts impersonating the New York Department of Taxation and Finance are urging recipients to submit payment and personal details to claim “Inflation Refunds,” BleepingComputer reported; state officials said the refunds are automatic and advised people not to provide information and to report suspected scams.
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New Android banking trojan Klopatra has infected more than 3,000 devices, Cleafy says
Cleafy said a new Android banking trojan called Klopatra has infected over 3,000 devices, mainly in Spain and Italy, using VNC remote control, dynamic overlays and abuse of Android accessibility services to steal credentials and perform fraudulent transfers.
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Massive Phishing Scam Targets Online Shoppers Worldwide with Fake E-commerce Sites
A significant phishing scam originating from China has created numerous fake e-commerce websites that impersonate well-known brands, aiming to steal sensitive financial information from online shoppers worldwide. Cybersecurity firm Silent Push exposes this operation, urging consumers to be cautious and aware of the ongoing threat.
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Major Mobile Ad Fraud Operation IconAds Discovered
The IconAds mobile ad fraud operation, involving 352 Android apps, has been disrupted, according to HUMAN. The malicious apps generated 1.2 billion daily bid requests, primarily targeting users in Brazil, Mexico, and the US, before their removal from the Play Store.
