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Threat Intel

Criminal Deception in Silicon Valley: The Façading Process

Research details entrepreneurial fraud in Silicon Valley, identifying 'façading' as a method where founders create illusory high-growth appearances.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Aug 24, 2026
HIGH
Malware

Android Malware WindRelay & SpyNote: NFC Relay for Loan Fraud

A sophisticated Android malware combination, WindRelay and SpyNote, facilitates real-time NFC credit card fraud and unauthorized loans.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Aug 13, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Banking Malware, Crypto Clippers Hijack H1 2026 Payments

Gen Threat Labs details two H1 2026 campaigns: banking malware abusing compromised mailboxes and a Rust crypto clipper hijacking wallet addresses.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Aug 9, 2026
AI-Enabled Fraud: How Global Crime Syndicates Scale Scams
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Threat Intel

AI-Enabled Fraud: How Global Crime Syndicates Scale Scams

Organized crime syndicates use AI voice cloning, deepfake video, and LLMs to execute massive, scalable global financial fraud.

Runtime Rebel Intel
2 min read · Aug 6, 2026
Interpol's I-GRIP System Curtails Fraudulent Payments: A Threat Intel Brief
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Threat Intel

Interpol's I-GRIP System Curtails Fraudulent Payments: A Threat Intel Brief

Explore Interpol's I-GRIP system, a global initiative enabling rapid freezing of fraudulent payments and enhancing international cooperation against cyber-enabled…

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jul 31, 2026
Flying Eagle Mobile RAT Builder: China's Infostealer-as-a-Service
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Malware

Flying Eagle Mobile RAT Builder: China's Infostealer-as-a-Service

Analysis of the 'Flying Eagle' mobile RAT builder, a sophisticated malware-as-a-service platform from China, used by threat groups to deploy infostealers targeting…

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jul 30, 2026

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FBI Warns of Fake Permit Fee Wire Transfer Scams Targeting Property Owners
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Threat Intel

FBI Warns of Fake Permit Fee Wire Transfer Scams Targeting Property Owners

The FBI warns property owners of a government impersonation scam using fake planning and zoning permit invoices to trick victims into fraudulent wire transfers.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jul 14, 2026
HIGH
Malware

BTMOB Android Malware: Analyzing Phishing-Driven Full Device Takeover

BTMOB malware targets Android users via phishing, utilizing VNC and accessibility services to facilitate financial theft and total remote device control.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · May 28, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Romanian Hacker Sentenced for Breach of Oregon Government Networks

Adrian-Tiberiu Oprea sentenced to 56 months for a multi-year cyber campaign targeting Oregon government systems and dozens of U.S. organizations.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 28, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

FBI Warns: $388M Lost to Crypto ATM Scams in 2023 – Defense Guide

The FBI reports Americans lost over $388 million to crypto ATM scams in 2023, driven by social engineering. Learn how to protect against these financial frauds.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 19, 2026
INTERPOL Operation Ramz: 201 Arrested in MENA Cybercrime Crackdown
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Threat Intel

INTERPOL Operation Ramz: 201 Arrested in MENA Cybercrime Crackdown

INTERPOL's Operation Ramz results in 201 arrests across 13 MENA countries, disrupting infrastructure used for phishing, BEC, and financial fraud schemes.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 18, 2026
TCLBANKER Malware: Brazilian Trojan Spreads via WhatsApp and Outlook
HIGH
Malware

TCLBANKER Malware: Brazilian Trojan Spreads via WhatsApp and Outlook

TCLBANKER (REF3076) targets 59 financial platforms using the SORVEPOTEL worm. Learn how to detect and mitigate this evolving Brazilian banking trojan.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 8, 2026
7.3M Downloads: Analyzing Fraudulent Android Call History Apps
HIGH
Threat Intel

7.3M Downloads: Analyzing Fraudulent Android Call History Apps

Researchers discover 28 fraudulent Android apps on the Google Play Store that trick millions of users into expensive, fraudulent subscriptions.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 8, 2026
LOW
Threat Intel

Gavril Sandu Extradited to US for Historical Phishing Scheme

Gavril Sandu, a Romanian national, faces US charges for a 2007-2008 phishing operation that targeted financial institutions and thousands of victims.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · May 6, 2026
US Dismantles Myanmar-Based Investment Fraud and Domain Network
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Threat Intel

US Dismantles Myanmar-Based Investment Fraud and Domain Network

US authorities charge 29 individuals and seize 500+ domains linked to a massive Myanmar-based financial fraud operation targeting US citizens.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 25, 2026
INFO
Threat Intel

FBI Reports $21 Billion Cybercrime Loss in US: Key Attack Vectors

The FBI's IC3 report reveals Americans lost a record $21 billion to cybercrime, primarily due to investment scams, BEC, tech support fraud, and data breaches.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 8, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

QR Code Phishing: SMS Traffic Violation Scams Bypass Mobile Filters

Scammers are using QR codes in SMS traffic violation scams to bypass security filters and steal financial data. Learn how to identify and block quishing.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 5, 2026
Casbaneiro Banking Trojan: Evasion and Lateral Movement in Latin America
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Malware

Casbaneiro Banking Trojan: Evasion and Lateral Movement in Latin America

Analyzing Casbaneiro, a sophisticated banking Trojan employing advanced evasion, process injection, and network worming to target financial institutions and users in…

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 2, 2026
Perseus Android Banking Malware Targets Notes Apps for Data Theft
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Malware

Perseus Android Banking Malware Targets Notes Apps for Data Theft

Researchers discover Perseus, a new Android banking malware evolved from Cerberus, targeting notes apps to facilitate device takeover and financial fraud.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 19, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Oracle EBS Exploitation: Risks to Enterprise Financial Integrity

Analysis of the Oracle EBS hack affecting major corporations and the technical risks associated with unpatched ERP systems and financial data theft.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 16, 2026
Interpol’s Operation Red Card 2.0: 651 Arrests Targeting Cybercrime
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Threat Intel

Interpol’s Operation Red Card 2.0: 651 Arrests Targeting Cybercrime

INTERPOL and AFRIPOL's Operation Red Card 2.0 disrupts West African cybercrime syndicates, leading to 651 arrests and $4.3 million in seized funds.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Feb 25, 2026