Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals
Scammers take to GitHub to hoodwink other cybercriminals.....»»
Valve Releases Steam Deck CAD Files Allowing Anyone To 3D-Print Custom Shells
Engadget reports: With two weeks to go before its February 25th release date, Valve has published CAD files for Steam Deck's exterior shell to GitHub. Making them available under a Creative Commons license, the company noted the release is "good new.....»»
Crypto "romance scammers" stole $139 million from victims in 2021
Even scammers are looking for love, and that's very much a problem. That's the takeaway from an equally detailed and depressing warning from the Federal Trade Commission documenting skyrocketing incidents of so-called romance scams. The report, relea.....»»
Romance scammers have stolen $1.3 billion from victims over the last five years
According to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the amount of money conned out of people using romance scams has skyrocketed in recent years, hitting a record high of $547 million in 2021. That’s more than six times the reported losses in 2017.....»»
DIY mechanical keyboard switch lets you set its actuation point
The MagLev Switch MX uses neodymium magnets and a Hall-effect sensor. Enlarge (credit: famichu/Github) Cherry's MX switches are the most well-known in the mechanical keyboard world, and countless other brands mimic the switche.....»»
Apple’s “realityOS” surfaces in GitHub commits, App Store logs
The discoveries strongly support what onlookers already suspected. Enlarge / Apple's global headquarters in Cupertino, California. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Software developers have discovered apparent refe.....»»
No, Linus Torvalds is not Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
ZDNet reporter Steven Vaughan-Nichols has solved the mystery of whether Linus Torvalds is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: no. But what's interesting is why the reporter had to ask in the first place: In a GitHub Linux kernel repository, it appear.....»»
GitHub Launches New Sponsors-Only Repositories
"A few years ago, GitHub introduced sponsorships that allowed anybody to make direct financial contributions to open source developers," TechCrunch reported this week, adding that Microsoft-owned GitHub is now "taking this concept a bit further by la.....»»
Cybercriminals launch campaign targeting Intuit users
The Intuit security notice, TXP099497, provides customers with the information needed to identify and avoid the recent phishing attempts. It describes the attack's strategy and provides recommended steps to avoid or resolve any exposure......»»
FBI warns of fake job ads on official recruitment sites that can steal your personal details
The FBI's Internet Crime Center (IC3) Public Service Announcement warns that the average amount victims lost to fake job listings since 2019 is around $3,000. Scammers often spoof official companies’ job listings, using the same logos, language, im.....»»
North Korean hackers launch attack using Windows Update and GitHub
The state-sponsored organization, already suspected in past attacks such as WannaCry and numerous attacks against U.S media outlets, was discovered using Windows Update to deliver malicious payloads while using GitHub as a primary command and control.....»»
Social media scammers stole $770 million from victims last year
The FTC writes that 25% of all reported losses to fraud in 2021 were those that originated from social media platforms. The most recent figures mark an eighteenfold increase over 2017 reported losses, but they are likely to be much higher as many peo.....»»
Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021
Scammers targeting social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter stole at least $770 million from victims in 2021......»»
Social Media Scammers Stole At Least $770 Million In 2021
According to a new report from the FTC, more than 95,000 people lost $770 million to scammers who found them via social media platforms in 2021. "That's more than double the $258 million they say scammers made off with in 2020," notes Engadget. From.....»»
Cybercriminals Laundered $8.6 Billion Worth of Cryptocurrency in 2021
Cybercriminal gangs laundered an estimated $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency last year, in 2021, a 30% rise from the previous year, according to a Chainalysis report published today. From a report: The company said it arrived at the number by trac.....»»
Crypto scammers use fake "Amazon Token" website to trick victims
Researchers from Akamai Technologies (via ZDNet) highlighted the campaign. It begins with social media posts targeted at groups interested in all things crypto-related. Clicking on one of the posts' links directs to a fake website called "CNBC Decode.....»»
Product showcase: Adaptive Shield SaaS Security Posture Management
Whether it’s Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, GitHub or Zoom, all SaaS apps include a host of security features designed to protect the business and its data. The job of ensuring that these apps’ security settings are properly configured falls on t.....»»
Beware: Nintendo warns buyers about Switch scammers online
Nintendo has issued a warning to consumers about fake websites selling discounted Switch consoles......»»
GitHub Restores Account of Developer Who Intentionally Corrupted His Libraries
What happened after a developer intentionally corrupted two of their libraries which collectively had more than 20 million weekly downloads and thousands of dependent projects? Mike Melanson's "This Week in Programming" column reports: In response.....»»
North Korean hackers said to have stolen nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency last year
North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, making it one of the most profitable years yet for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report. Hackers launched at least seven differ.....»»
North Korean hackers said to have stolen nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency last year
North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, making it one of the most lucrative years to date for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report......»»