Tag Archives: Social engineering
Atomic Stealer Malware: New ClickFix Attacks Target macOS Users
A new security report reveals how Atomic Stealer malware is evolving through ClickFix social engineering attacks, exploiting the macOS Script Editor to steal sensitive user credentials. Continue reading
AI Voice Cloning: Post-Tax Refund Extortion and Digital Fraud Trends
The SENTINEL-FRAUD assessment highlights a significant rise in AI voice cloning used for post-tax refund extortion and sophisticated social engineering attacks. Continue reading
Void Dokkaebi Supply Chain Worm Targets Developers via Fake Interviews
Security researchers have uncovered a Void Dokkaebi supply chain worm that spreads through malicious VS Code tasks and fraudulent job recruitment interviews targeting software developers. Continue reading
Pig Butchering Scams: AI-Augmented Digital Extortion Surges in 2026
A recent House hearing reveals how pig butchering scams are being hyper-personalized through generative AI, leading to billions in losses via automated social engineering and crypto fraud. Continue reading
Scattered Spider member Pleads Guilty in SIM-Swap Leaderboard Case
A senior Scattered Spider member has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft after ranking on a notorious SIM-swap leaderboard used to track crypto thefts. Continue reading
WhatsApp Social Engineering Campaign Distributes VBS Malware
A sophisticated WhatsApp social engineering campaign is currently deploying VBS malware through trusted cloud platforms to gain persistent remote access to Windows systems. Continue reading
Apple Callback Phishing Campaign Exploits Official Account Alerts
A sophisticated Apple callback phishing campaign is leveraging official account alerts to bypass spam filters and trick users into contacting fraudulent support centers. Continue reading
Apple Pay fraud scam: Global users targeted by sophisticated social engineering
A dangerous Apple Pay fraud scam is currently targeting iPhone users globally by using fake SMS alerts and fraudulent investigators to bypass device security. Continue reading
Kelp DAO Bridge Exploit: $290M Stolen in Largest 2026 DeFi Breach
A massive Kelp DAO bridge exploit has resulted in a $290 million loss, marking the largest DeFi security breach of 2026 after a single validator node was compromised. Continue reading