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E-ZPass Smishing Scam Targets Drivers and Non-Drivers Alike

tom1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

A new smishing scam is circulating, tricking recipients into believing they owe unpaid tolls to E-ZPass and other toll service providers. The fraudulent messages attempt to steal personal and financial information under the guise of overdue payments. How the Scam Works Scammers send text messages posing as E-ZPass, SunPass, Peach Pass, or other toll providers….

Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme

tom1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation. These actions are…

Dr. Tom's Cyber Bits & Tips

Dr. Tom's Cyber Bits & Tips

E-ZPass Smishing Scam Targets Drivers and Non-Drivers Alike

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Operation Endgame Dismantles Global Cybercrime Infrastructure in Landmark Action

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Beyond the Lens: How Meta’s New Smart Glasses Are Quietly Killing Public Anonymity

The Router in Your Home May Be a National Security Risk

E-ZPass Smishing Scam Targets Drivers and Non-Drivers Alike

Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme