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The Block· 2025-11-20 17:46
British fraud office arrests two men accused of $28 million Basis Markets rug pull https://t.co/sbSYovVmaH ...
How Generative AI Could Change Shopping Forever — With Rubail Birwadker
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-11-20 17:30
Let's talk about whether AI will have us all transacting within chat bots and whether your purchase data might help AI agents give you better recommendations. We're joined today by Rubel Burwalker, the global head of growth products and strategic partnerships of Visa in a conversation brought to you by Visa and Rubel. It's so great to see you.Welcome. >> Thanks for having Alex. Okay, so let me start with this question of conversational commerce or um you know that's a jargon way of saying maybe we'll just a ...
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CFTC· 2025-11-20 17:15
Regulatory Actions - CFTC (商品期货交易委员会) 和 30 个州监管机构在加利福尼亚州的贵金属欺诈案中获得了超过 5100 万美元的制裁和赔偿金,用于赔偿受害者 [1]
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BSCN· 2025-11-20 04:14
Threat Landscape - Brazil's cybersecurity teams are warning about a fast-moving malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp, marking a sharp rise in cybercrime activity this year [1] - The threat stems from a new banking Trojan called Eternidade Stealer, utilizing a WhatsApp-propagating worm as its entry point [1] - The Trojan activates only on systems set to Brazilian Portuguese, targeting banking, fintech, and crypto applications [2] - Criminal groups are abusing WhatsApp's screen-sharing feature to steal verification codes, hijack accounts, and drain funds, with victims reporting losses reaching six-figure territory [4] Malware Tactics & Techniques - The malware uses Python automation to hijack active WhatsApp sessions and send personalized messages [2] - The worm clones messages, steals contacts, and sends the same infected ZIP file across a victim's network with no human action required [4] - The stealer gathers system information, checks for antivirus tools, and grabs browser details, monitoring apps tied to major Brazilian banks and crypto services [3] - Attackers use an IMAP mailbox to pull command-and-control details, providing extra resilience when domains get shut down [3] Mitigation & Prevention - Authorities recommend logging out of all sessions, resetting your WhatsApp account, alerting contacts, and scanning devices if compromise is suspected [5] - Users should avoid installing remote-access tools sent through messages and ignore ZIP files and "urgent" fixes forwarded on WhatsApp [7] - Enabling two-step verification is recommended for extra account protection [7]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-11-20 03:47
RT Expose H1B Fraud (@JobsNowPaper)This shocking video from St. Francis College explains why our American graduates are struggling to find jobs.Entire graduation hall is filled with Day 1 CPT foreign students from India.As per ICE, US currently has 505,590 foreign workers on OPT and 140,775 on CPT work visa. https://t.co/E1cLNzVffc ...
X @Decrypt
Decrypt· 2025-11-20 00:25
Disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to probation and must repay $2.2 million in restitution for his "AML Bitcoin" fraud scheme involving false claims and misused ICO funds.Read more: https://t.co/LsHwt8GBUu ...
Scammers offering legal services target immigrants amid increase in deportations
NBC News· 2025-11-20 00:00
Immigration Fraud Trends - Reports indicate a rise in immigration-related scams, with a 27% increase in New York City last year [5] - Scammers impersonate attorneys or federal agents, targeting immigrants seeking legal services [3][6] - Victims are losing hundreds or even thousands of dollars to these scams [3] Financial Impact on Victims - Scammers request advances ranging from $600 to $2,000 for immigration paperwork assistance [4] - Victims often receive no legal services or support after paying the advance [2][4] Legal and Regulatory Responses - New York City has doubled the penalties for fake immigration legal services, increasing fines from $3,900 to $20,000 for repeat offenders [5] - The American Bar Association has issued an alert warning of an increase in individuals impersonating lawyers [6] Scope of the Problem - Reports of fraudulent immigration lawyers and federal agents have surfaced in at least 30 states across the country [6] - New York City Council members receive weekly complaints from constituents alleging they were scammed [3]
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Decrypt· 2025-11-19 22:25
Cancer Diagnosis Helps Keep Jack Abramoff Out of Prison for 'AML Bitcoin' Fraud Scheme► https://t.co/8LutW958Yt https://t.co/8LutW958Yt ...
Police stop 80-year-old veteran from being scammed
NBC News· 2025-11-19 12:44
This is the moment a police officer in South Florida intervened to stop an elderly man who was in the middle of being scammed. >> Stop putting money in. Stop.>> The victim, 80-year-old veteran Ted Viscowski, who authorities say was sending money through a Bitcoin ATM to criminals posing as his bank. You can see in the body camera video, the victim's face blurred by police how confused the man is as officers try to convince him to stop. At one point, even taking away his phone.>> If you're police, I'm Donald ...
Police step in to stop man being scammed into putting thousands into a Bitcoin ATM
NBC News· 2025-11-19 01:30
What are we doing. >> This is the moment a police officer in South Florida intervened to stop an elderly man who was in the middle of being scammed. >> Stop putting money in. Stop.>> The victim, 8-year-old veteran Ted Viscowski, who authorities say was sending money through a Bitcoin ATM to criminals posing as his bank. >> A Chase Bank is on the telephone. >> No, Chase Bank's not on the telephone.You can see in the body camera video, the victim's face blurred by police, how confused the man is as officers t ...