Thousands Access Fake DDoS-for-Hire Websites Set Up by UK Police “The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping” “Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Shopping Online”
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has been running several fake DDoS-for-hire websites in an effort to gain insight into the cybercrime marketplace and identify individuals engaging in these illicit activities. The websites claim to offer users the ability to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against a target of their choice. These services, also known…
Fake ChatGPT Chrome Browser Extension Hijacks Facebook Accounts
A fake ChatGPT Chrome browser extension has been caught hijacking Facebook accounts, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes. The extension, which is advertised as a virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence, has over 100,000 downloads and appears to be legitimate. However, once installed, it accesses the user’s Facebook account and starts sending messages with malicious links…
Fake Reservation Links Prey on Weary Travelers
Fake travel reservations are exacting more pain from the travel weary, already dealing with the misery of canceled flights and overbooked hotels. Fake hotel reservations have been around for years, but the situation is much worse now due to the increased use of reservation systems and the growth of online travel agencies. What’s more, the…