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Ransomware

Fake 'Ransom Busters' Service Is Actually a Ransomware Insider Running a Side Scam

A criminal pretending to rescue hack victims is really a ransomware affiliate trying to pocket ransom money before his own gang gets it.

3 min read
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Breaches

Australian Actress Falls Victim to $10,500 Insurance Scam

Christine Whelan Browne, a well-known Australian theatre actress, warns others about an insurance scam after losing her car.

2 min read
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AI Security

ScamBuster Turns Phishing Emails Into Intelligence by Pretending to Be the Victim

A French engineer built an AI system that replies to scam emails, plays along long enough to extract bank details and phone numbers, then hands the data to investigators.

3 min read
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