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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

Bank Fraud Ringleader Conspires With Insider, Drains $345,014 From Accounts: DOJ

The leader of a bank fraud ring conspired with a credit union insider to steal $345,014 from members' accounts, according…

November 20, 2025

Oligarchs Forced to Pay $3,000,000,000 After Masterminding ‘Highly Complex’ Bank Fraud Scheme: Report

Two former Ukrainian billionaires will shell out more than $3 billion after they were found liable for carrying out a…

November 19, 2025

Authorities Recover $17,000 After JPMorgan Chase Customer Hands Pile of Cash To Uber Driver: Report

A JPMorgan Chase customer almost lost thousands of dollars to a scam after a fraudster masquerading as an employee of…

November 19, 2025

New Malware Targeting Android Users’ Bank Accounts Through Fake Google Play Pages: Zimperium

A newly identified threat to Android users dubbed "Fantasy Hub" is spreading, according to research from the security firm Zimperium.…

November 16, 2025

Fake FBI and IRS Agents Drain $400,000 From Elderly Victim’s Bank Account: Report

Scammers posing as members of the US government just stole $400,000 from an elderly victim. Fake members of the Federal…

November 15, 2025

Healthcare Firm Handing Out $75,000 Per Person After Data Breach Exposes Names, Photos, Social Security Numbers, Financial Details and Medical Information

A US healthcare firm has reached a multi-million dollar settlement aimed at ending a data breach lawsuit. According to the…

November 14, 2025

Chinese Bitcoin Scammer Sentenced to Over 11 Years as UK Confiscates Record £4,800,000,000 Billion in BTC

A Chinese national has been sent to jail for eleven years and eight months in the UK for money laundering…

November 11, 2025

Hackers Target Android User’s Bank Accounts As New Malware Emulates Human Habits To Evade Detection: ThreatFabric

Cybersecurity researchers say a new piece of malware infecting Android devices mimics human tendencies to steal banking credentials and initiate…

November 10, 2025

92,332 Americans Affected After ‘Data Security Incident’ Hits Healthcare Firm

A US-based healthcare firm is warning patients about a data breach affecting 92,332 people. According to a new filing with…

November 9, 2025

Man Allegedly Drains $45,000 From Customers At Three US Banks Using Only His Smartphone: Report

Authorities say a man in Miami successfully drained over $45,000 from customers at multiple US banks using only his smartphone.…

November 9, 2025