Mobile Frauds

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.

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.

FBI and CISA warn of Russian-linked phishing attacks targeting WhatsApp and Signal users to steal accounts using fake support messages and verification code scams.

Apple warns that outdated iPhones are vulnerable to Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits. Users are urged to update iOS or enable Lockdown Mode to stay protected.

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.