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FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime
Mark Anderson | Security | May 9, 2025

Euclid Security Newsletter

May 9, 2025 

FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime

The FBI has issued a warning about an ongoing fraud scheme where criminal scammers are impersonating FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees in order to scam people.

 

Security News

What your browser knows about you, from contacts to card numbers

Chrome and Safari are the most popular browser apps, accounting for 90% of the mobile browsers market share, according to Surfshark. They also collect the most data.

FBI Sounds Alarm on Rogue Cybercrime Services Targeting Obsolete Routers

Edge devices have become prime targets for cyber threat actors, particularly routers that are no longer receiving security updates and patches, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation.

Your password manager is under attack, and this new threat makes it worse: How to defend yourself

Heard of polymorphic browser extensions yet? You will. These savage imposters threaten the very future of credential management. Here's what you need to know - and do.

Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android

Google on Thursday announced it's rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered countermeasures to combat scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.

Email-Based Attacks Top Cyber-Insurance Claims

Cyber-insurance carrier Coalition said business email compromise and funds transfer fraud accounted for 60% of claims in 2024.

Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds

A new phishing kit targeting payroll and payment platforms that aims to not only steal victims' credentials but also to commit wire fraud.

 

Important Updates & Patches

Cisco Releases Security Updates

Cisco has released critical security updates for multiple products. Cisco has fixed a maximum severity flaw in IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers by a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over devices.

SonicWall Releases Security Updates

SonicWall has released critical security updates for multiple products. Three vulnerabilities in SMA 100 gateways could facilitate root RCE attacks, and one of the vulnerabilities has already been exploited in the wild.

 

Dan's Corner

Stop squinting! 10 ways to make Windows easier on the eyes

Windows is filled with little-known knobs that can help you work better. Here's how to find them.

 

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