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Discover the latest online threats and cyber security updates impacting global businesses and consumers, informed by F-Secure threat intelligence experts.
Overview:
From fake job opportunities to cryptocurrency schemes preying on social media users, this month's F-Alert exposes the latest online scams.
Discover why the AI chatbot DeepSeek is at the center of controversy—from spying concerns to a vulnerability allowing external access to chat histories.
Explore the rapid evolution of cross-border fraud, the challenges global law enforcement faces in policing it, and potential solutions.
DeepSeek Under Fire: Unpacking its Controversy
Hyped tech often leads to increased crime and controversy—and DeepSeek, the industry-disrupting Chinese AI chatbot, is no exception. Malware and malicious code libraries are already masquerading as DeepSeek, tricking users into downloading them to their devices, but the biggest controversy centers around its privacy—or lack thereof.
New FlexibleFerret Malware Targets macOS Users
A new malware strain called ‘FlexibleFerret’ has been discovered, linked to the North Korean ‘Contagious Interview’ campaign. These threat actors are using advanced evasion tactics to target job seekers using macOS devices, as well as directly targeting developers.
Discover how FlexibleFerret infects victims in our F-Alert →
'Crazy Evil' Gang Linked to Social Media Scams
Russian-speaking cyber crime group, ‘Crazy Evil’, has been linked to a series of sophisticated scams targeting cryptocurrency users and influencers via social media platforms. Their operations involve multiple subgroups specializing in various fraudulent tactics, including phishing campaigns, fake crypto platforms, and malware distribution.
Why Cross-Border Fraud Remains Hard to Police
Cross-border fraud is evolving alongside cyber crime, becoming increasingly international, organized, and sophisticated. The ongoing ‘scamdemic’ is largely driven by organized crime networks, which often exploit low-cost labor in certain regions. Additionally, the growing accessibility of AI has further expanded their reach.
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