Multi-stage social engineering scams, parcel delivery fraud, utility payment scams with fake QR codes, and dating site schemes were the most common in early 2026. Scammers use tactics like number spoofing and impersonation to coerce victims into transferring money or granting access to sensitive accounts.
Google's cybersecurity teams expose UNC3753's financially motivated data theft campaign targeting US professional, legal, and financial services via vishing and social engineering, with a 3-day ransom deadline.
North Korean state-affiliated hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, a 51% increase from 2024, targeting Web3 projects and exchanges for anonymous fund transfer, according to CrowdStrike's 2026 report.
Un Californien de 20 ans, alias GothFerrari, condamné à 78 mois de prison pour avoir cambriolé des hardware wallets dans un complot crypto de 250 millions $. Social engineering et home-jackings : la face cachée des vols crypto. L’article Hack crypto : Un Américain condamné à 6 ans de prison pour le vol de 250 millions de dollars est apparu en premier sur Journal du Coin.
‘GothFerrari’ was sentenced for his part in a criminal enterprise that stole crypto through social engineering and physical break-ins.
WhatsApp has released security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities. One flaw could allow malicious media loading via AI-generated messages, while another on Windows could disguise harmful files. While no exploitation is reported, these bugs could facilitate social engineering. Users are urged to update their apps immediately for enhanced security.
The move follows two nine-figure exploits of DeFi protocols Drift and KelpDAO in April, as DPRK hackers shift to social engineering tactics.
Eine großangelegte Phishing-Welle in Deutschland zielt auf Politiker, Journalisten, Diplomaten und Militärs ab. Die Angreifer geben sich als Signal-Support aus und locken Nutzer zur Herausgabe ihrer Zugangsdaten. Die Signal Foundation betont, dass die App nicht gehackt wurde – Verschlüsselung und Infrastruktur seien sicher. Die Täter übernehmen kompromittierte Konten und spähen Kontakte aus. Die Bundesstaatsanwaltschaft ermittelt, russische Spione werden vermutet.
The group spent tens of millions of dollars on luxury items and real estate, using funds stolen from crypto users in social engineering scams.
EasyDNS CEO Mark Jeftovic said the social engineering attack was highly sophisticated and the company is conducting further investigation to determine how the breach occurred.
