Financial fraud

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered 28 fake Android apps on Google Play Store with over 7.3 million downloads that falsely promised call history access. Instead, the apps tricked users into subscriptions and generated fake data, leading to financial losses, mainly targeting users in India and APAC.

New fake CAPTCHA scam tricks users into sending international SMS messages, causing hidden phone bill charges through SMS pumping fraud.

Hackers exploit Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency using fake sites, wallet drainers, and seed phrase phishing, causing major financial losses in 2026.

Indian Bank alerts users about fake LPG payment and KYC scams spreading via WhatsApp and SMS to steal banking details and commit fraud.

Delhi Police busts ₹300 crore cyber fraud syndicate linked to fake investment apps, arrests mastermind and uncovers global scam network.

Hackers exploit hotel booking systems to send fake payment requests via WhatsApp and email, using real reservation data to scam travelers worldwide.

A phishing campaign uses fake resume files to infect enterprise systems with credential stealers and crypto miners, targeting corporate networks with advanced malware.

Google’s Android 17 introduces new protections in Advanced Protection Mode that block non-accessibility apps from using the Accessibility API to prevent malware attacks.

Starbucks confirmed a data breach caused by a phishing attack that exposed employee personal data including SSNs, birth dates, and financial account information.

Fake India Post GDS recruitment websites are stealing user data. Learn how to identify phishing sites and stay protected with NPAV security.