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Fake QR code payment stickers found on Christchurch parking meters
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (474+ words) Fraudulent stickers directing customers to fake payment websites have been discovered on parking machines across Christchurch, prompting a warning to motorists from the city council. Council staff found stickers with QR codes placed on parking machines, both council-operated and privately…...
American Express “Sign-In Alert” phishing email leads to fake multi‑step credential harvesting pages
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (454+ words) The email warns recipients that their account has been locked due to suspicious activity and urges them to click a button such as “Secure Log In” to restore access. The button links to a Twitter URL shortener that redirects to…...
One Click, Total Control: Cambodia Warns of Telegram Malware Surge
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (545+ words) PHNOM PENH – Opening a file sent through Telegram could be enough for cybercriminals to steal passwords, hijack accounts or even take control of a computer, Cambodian authorities and cybersecurity experts warned, following a recent rise in Telegram account thefts targeting…...
Publishers file massive lawsuit against Google Gemini Training
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (212+ words) A major copyright lawsuit in the Southern District of New York names Hachette Book Group, Cengage Learning, Elsevier, and author Scott Turow as plaintiffs. They accuse Google of wilful copyright infringement, alleging the tech giant unlawfully used copyrighted materials to…...
PRIVACY ALERT: Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. Under Investigation for Data Breach Affecting Approximately 2.7 Million Records — Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (189+ words) On June 19, 2026, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached Inter-Con and alleged the theft of approximately 2.7 million records. As of this writing, Inter-Con has not confirmed the incident or notified affected individuals, which may violate federal or state data…...
Christchurch motorists warned after scammers plant fake payment QR codes on parking machines across the city
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (267+ words) Christchurch City Council is warning residents after fraudulent parking stickers directing customers to false payment websites were discovered on machines across the city. The Council found the stickers, which feature QR codes, on some parking machines this morning, including machines…...
Beware Of Scammers Claiming To Be Skokie Officials: FBI
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (249+ words) SKOKIE, IL — Skokie is warning residents and applicants about fraudulent emails tied to permit payments after the FBI flagged an emerging nationwide phishing scheme. The Village of Skokie said criminals are impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments…...
Online scam, phishing reports received; community advised to watch for in-person fraud | News
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (630+ words) Reports have also been received of phishing emails impersonating legitimate individuals who are offering items for sale. The community is advised not to interact with these pages, posts, or emails and to avoid sharing the links further. Remain vigilant and…...
World Cup grudge attackers may have scored Argentine FA access via year-old infostealer infection
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (828+ words) Footie fans? Overreacting? There's a first time for everything Cybersecurity shop Hudson Rock says the suspected compromise of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) may be linked to an infostealer infection nearly a year earlier. The incident appears to be the…...
How small businesses get hacked through employees
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (952+ words) Hackers don't always need to break into your systems if they can convince someone inside your business to open the door for them. People are naturally trusting, work under pressure, and make quick decisions throughout the day. Cybercriminals understand this…...