Scams
Geolocation-Based Pig Butchering Scams
Previously, we discussed how pig butchering scams hide within mobile app stores as well as impersonate major brands. In this article, we discuss the pig
Glenda Koh
July 16, 2025
Ashwini Rao
Scams
How Pig Butchering Apps Hide in Mobile App Stores
Previously we discussed pig butchering mobile scam apps that impersonated popular investment firms such as Sequoia. Although this allowed the apps to ensnare victims, they
Glenda Koh
July 16, 2025
Scams
Pig Butchering Mobile App Scams
You have probably heard of the “pig butchering” scam, but have you ever seen a live example? If you are curious, check out SEQUOIAMAX, a
Ashwini Rao
April 29, 2025
Scams
Illegal gambling websites are phishing Google Play users
Recently, we discovered a class of social engineering scams exploiting users’ trust in Google Play and Apple App Stores to distribute illegal gambling mobile apps.
Ashwini Rao
January 28, 2025
Scams
Playbook of a Massive Fake Investment Scam
How CryptosLabs scam made €480 million A CryptosLabs scam made €480 million by impersonating 40 well-known banks and fin-techs in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Scammers setup
Ashwini Rao
July 10, 2023
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Fake App Scams
Latest scams in the Google Android Play Store With 3.5 million Android apps, no wonder Google Play Store is very popular. Well, where there is popularity,
Ashwini Rao
March 21, 2023
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Rise in Impersonation Attacks Related to Ukraine
Impersonation used for donation scams and misinformation The events happening in Europe are heartbreaking. Sadly, when we are emotionally vulnerable, our defenses are lower, and
Ashwini Rao
March 8, 2022
Scams
Phishing is not just email — it’s social
Phishing is not just email — it’s social To protect your brand online, protect its social media accounts Phishing attacks are relentless. Is there anyone who hasn’t seen a
Ashwini Rao
July 26, 2021