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Copyright-Themed Phishing Lures Target Europe

Jun 5, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
A phishing campaign is targeting European countries with lures themed around copyright infringement, researchers at Cybereason warn. The phishing emails are designed to deliver the Rhadamanthys infostealer malware. “These campaigns often involve emails impersonating companies and their legal departments, falsely claiming recipients have violated copyright on social media or elsewhere and demanding content removal,” the researchers write.
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Scammers Exploit Uncertainty Surrounding US Tariffs

May 29, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are taking advantage of uncertainty surrounding the U.S. administration’s tariff policies, CNBC reports. Fraudsters may send texts or emails posing as retailers, delivery companies or government agencies, requesting tariff-related payments for purchases and deliveries. James Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource Center, noted that scammers frequently take advantage of new government policies to launch phishing attacks.
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How crypto is changing the game for financial scammers

May 28, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
Crypto scams are evolving fast. Learn how scammers operate—and discover five simple ways to protect your money and identity in the crypto age. Cryptocurrency has transformed how we save, spend, and invest money. But with this wave of innovation comes a new breed of scams—slick, high-tech, and harder to spot than ever. Scammers have leveled up, using polished websites, fake influencer videos, and deep knowledge of human behavior to pull off million-dollar schemes.
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If I Had Only 20 Seconds To Teach People How To Avoid Scams

May 27, 2025 By Roger Grimes In KnowBe4
Human risk management involves more than security awareness training, but training is a huge part of the mix. How else are you going to best fight a cyberthreat that is responsible for 70% to 90% of all successful data breaches after already bypassing every technical cybersecurity defense you threw in its way? At some point, a harmful scam message will make it to a user, and that user will be called upon to evaluate its importance and treatment.
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The Psychology of Deception: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraud

May 26, 2025 By Manu Santamaría Delgado In WatchGuard
Cybersecurity typically focuses on technical defenses against threats. However, the study of deception can show how cybercriminals exploit human nature for their gain. Scamming is central in many cyberattacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and disinformation campaigns. We can gain insight into how these mechanisms work by mapping the emotions that bad actors aim to trigger in their victims.
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The MemcycoFM Show: Episode 2 - How to Choose the Best Domain Takedown Service

May 26, 2025 By Memcyco In Memcyco
If you’re searching for the best domain takedown service, chances are your brand has already been impersonated, or you’re proactively trying to stop that from happening. Either way, you know the stakes: malicious sites that mimic your brand can destroy trust, harvest credentials, and cost your business real revenue. Of course, ‘best’ depends on your threat landscape and internal priorities. This episode breaks down what actually matters so you can choose the right fit for your needs.
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