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From fake lovers to sextortionists: 260 scammers arrested in Africa
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From fake lovers to sextortionists: 260 scammers arrested in Africa

INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 260 alleged romance scammers, sextortionists, and online fraudsters as part of a multi-national operation across Africa. Authorities claim that they have identified more than 1400 scam victims, estimating total losses at almost US $2.8 million. 1,235 electronic devices were seized by law enforcement agencies as part of the crackdown, including USB drives, SIM cards, as well as forged identity documents. In addition, authorities claim to have dismantled the

Hidden WordPress Backdoors Found Creating Admin Accounts
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Hidden WordPress Backdoors Found Creating Admin Accounts

Security researchers have uncovered two backdoors planted on compromised WordPress websites that were ultimately designed to generate administrator accounts. The intrusion also helped attackers maintain long-term access even after the web admins tried to clean up, Sucuri researchers explained. Disguised as Legitimate Files  The first backdoor, *DebugMaster Pro*, sounds like a professional debugging tool. However, its code is built to create hidden administrator users with hardcoded credential

Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
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Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot

According to local media reports, two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers. The teenagers, who have not been named by police because of their age, were reportedly arrested last week "on suspicion that are linked to government-sponsored interference." According to reports, the father of one of the boys claimed that his son had been contacted by hackers via the Telegram encrypted chat messaging service, and had walked around areas of

How Technology Makes Scams Believable and How Bitdefender Helps Keep You Safe
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How Technology Makes Scams Believable and How Bitdefender Helps Keep You Safe

Technology powers everything we do – from AI assistants that simplify our lives to IoT devices and social platforms that keep us connected. However, the very tools that empower individuals and businesses also give criminals with new ways to defraud victims worldwide. Scammers exploit technology to the max, using it to create scams that feel more believable than ever. Technology gives scammers three critical advantages: 1. Scale: Fake ads or phishing messages can reach millions instantly. 2.