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Scams, Hacks & Breaches

Immigration Software Firm Hit With Data Breach Impacting 116,666 People – Names, Social Security Numbers and More Exposed

An immigration software provider just disclosed a data breach affecting 116,666 people. DocketWise says it has detected unauthorized access to login…

April 7, 2026

‘Six Months in the Making’: Drift Protocol Says $285,000,000+ Hack Involved North Korean-Backed Impostors at Multiple Crypto Conferences

The recent $285 million hack on the Solana-based DeFi platform Drift Protocol wasn't any run-of-the-mill exploit. Drift Protocol says in…

April 6, 2026

Hackers Deploying Virtual Android Phones To Bypass Bank Security, Empty Users’ Accounts: Cybersecurity Researchers

Cybercriminals are now using virtual phones to fool the anti-fraud protections of banks and drain customers' accounts. Citing the cybersecurity…

April 6, 2026

Maryland Man Accused of Stealing $53,300,000 From Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Laundering Funds Through Tornado Cash: DOJ

A Maryland man has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange and laundering…

April 6, 2026

Scammers Drain $76,000 From Truist Bank Customer, Convincing Victim To Withdraw Piles of Cash in Person

Authorities in Chatham County, Georgia say they're investigating a bank fraud scheme after a woman reported losing more than $76,000…

April 5, 2026

Hackers Hit Android and iPhone Users’ Bank Accounts As Cybersecurity Firm Reveals 400% Surge in AI-Powered Malware Attacks

The cybersecurity firm Zimperium says banking malware attacks are skyrocketing with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). In a new…

April 4, 2026

Florida Man Drains $234,000 From Bank Customers in California and Nevada, Posing As Fraud Investigator: DOJ

A Florida resident has admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from bank customers across the US by pretending…

April 4, 2026

Up To $10,000 Per Person Heading to Victims of Massive Cybersecurity Attack on Tech Firm

A tech firm is settling with users affected by a cybersecurity incident that exposed sensitive customer information including encrypted password…

April 3, 2026

US Citizens and Residents Lose $3,500,000,000 to Fraudsters in Imposter Scams in One Year: FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it received millions of fraud reports from consumers last year, as losses continue to…

April 3, 2026

Texas Firm Suffers Cybersecurity Breach As Names, Social Security Details, Phone Numbers, Full-Face Photos and Other Data Exposed

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are being warned after a Texas-based healthcare firm suffered a major cybersecurity incident. In a…

April 2, 2026