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Got a text about an Amazon refund? It might be a scam

Sep 30, 2025 By Emily Lockwood In Avast
Amazon refund text scams are on the rise. Learn how to spot the scam and keep your info safe. You get a text saying you’re owed an Amazon refund. Sweet, right? Not so fast. If it’s the Amazon refund text scam, that sweet deal could cost you more than you think. Here’s how to protect your devices with Avast Free Antivirus. Amazon refund text scams have garnered quite a lot of attention recently.
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Faked Out: How a Fraud IRS Website Fueled a Sophisticated Remote Access Campaign

Sep 30, 2025 By Joshua Green and Thomas Elkins In BlueVoyant
The BlueVoyant Security Operations Team (SOC) and Threat Fusion Cell (TFC) researchers recently analyzed a sophisticated phishing incident where a user was lured into visiting a fake IRS website to verify a “tax refund”. The scheme was initiated via a phishing email, leading the user to the fraudulent site.
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Making Money Online: Legitimate Ways Via Surveys & Side Hustles

Making Money Online: Legitimate Ways Via Surveys & Side Hustles

Sep 29, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Most people can now make money online, which gives people from all walks of life a lot of freedom and makes it easy to get started. There are many "rich fast" plans on the Internet, but there are also many legal and simple ways to create a stable income, such as taking online polls and doing different page jobs. Although these tips will not make you luck overnight, they are useful ways to make extra money, pay off loans, or save a specific goal, ranging from the comfort of home.
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Spotting "Instant Loan" Phishing and Taking Campaigns Down

Spotting "Instant Loan" Phishing and Taking Campaigns Down

Sep 29, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
While instant loans promise quick cash for emergencies, they also come with risks of scams. Phishing campaigns, deceptive emails, and fake apps target users who need fast financial solutions, steal data, or demand fees. The latest FTC report shows $12.5 billion in fraud losses across all categories in 2024, with loan scams being a rising threat. By knowing red flags in loan-bait emails, you can stop phishing campaigns and protect your personal or business information and finances. Let's find out how to identify a fake loan app, loan offer, or phishing email.
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The MemcycoFM Show: Ep 17 - Scam-Proofing Loyalty at Scale: What ATO Protection Should Look Like

Sep 26, 2025 By Memcyco In Memcyco
Scam-Proofing Loyalty at Scale: What ATO Protection in Retail Should Look Like in 2025 Retail fraud has gone public. It no longer happens quietly in the background. Today’s scams are faster, sharper, and designed to look exactly like your brand. A spoofed checkout flow can harvest thousands of credentials before your SOC team even sees a spike. But the real damage isn’t always technical. In 2025, one impersonation scam can trigger waves of fake complaints, social media outrage, and reputational backlash that cost far more than the fraud itself.
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Scam-Proofing Loyalty at Scale: What ATO Protection in Retail Should Look Like in 2025

Sep 26, 2025 By Sheena Kretzmer In Memcyco
Retail fraud has gone public. It no longer happens quietly in the background. Today’s scams are faster, sharper, and designed to look exactly like your brand. A spoofed checkout flow can harvest thousands of credentials before your SOC team even sees a spike. But the real damage isn’t always technical. In 2025, one impersonation scam can trigger waves of fake complaints, social media outrage, and reputational backlash that cost far more than the fraud itself.
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INETCO recognized in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention, 2025 Report

Sep 26, 2025 By Joe Kitos In INETCO
INETCO has been recognized as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Fraud and Financial Crime Prevention, 2025. We hold the view that this recognition confirms what our customers already know: INETCO is redefining how financial institutions and payment service providers outsmart fraudsters, stay compliant and keep their customers safe.
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Tales from the fraud frontlines: How to detect and defend against man-in-the-middle attacks

Sep 25, 2025 By Joe Kitos In INETCO
Picture this: Your payment network appears to be running smoothly, yet subtle inconsistencies in transaction data start to emerge. Authorizations are delayed or altered, and some backend calls never trigger. This isn’t just another case of stolen credentials or card fraud — it’s a devastating man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack that has been going on for months.
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