Cybersecurity articles tagged #Fraud on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/breeze-comet-exploits-brazilian-financial-systemshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/breeze-comet-exploits-brazilian-financial-systemsBREEZE COMET, a financially motivated threat actor, targets Brazilian financial services for fraudulent transfers, leveraging custom malware and AI for development.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:57:45 GMTBrazilFinancial ServicesFraudMalwareBREEZE COMEThttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/openai-disrups-llm-powered-social-engineering-operationshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/openai-disrups-llm-powered-social-engineering-operationsOpenAI disrupts a Cambodian threat network leveraging ChatGPT for complex multi-stage social engineering, romance scams, and fraud.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:45:05 GMTLLMSocial EngineeringPhishingFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ukraine-dismantles-94-fraudulent-call-centers-seizing-millionshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ukraine-dismantles-94-fraudulent-call-centers-seizing-millionsUkraine, in collaboration with German police, dismantled 94 fraudulent call centers, seizing millions in assets. This disrupts investment and bank account phishing scams.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:07:01 GMTFraudPhishingInvestment ScamsLaw Enforcement OperationCall Centershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/global-cybercrime-crackdown-operation-haechi-iv-disrupts-fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/global-cybercrime-crackdown-operation-haechi-iv-disrupts-fraudOperation HAECHI IV, a global anti-fraud initiative, resulted in 5,811 arrests and seized $293M, highlighting international efforts against cyber-enabled financial crime.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:02:50 GMTCybercrimeFraudLaw EnforcementFinancial CrimeHAECHI IVSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/imposter-scams-analyzing-record-3-5b-projected-losses-in-2025https://runtimerebel.com/blog/imposter-scams-analyzing-record-3-5b-projected-losses-in-2025The FTC warns that imposter scams will cause $3.5 billion in losses by 2025. Understand evolving TTPs, target demographics, and effective mitigation strategies.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:57:59 GMTImposter ScamsSocial EngineeringPhishingFraudFinancial LossFTChttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iranian-russian-cyber-enabled-maritime-sanctions-evasion-tacticshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/iranian-russian-cyber-enabled-maritime-sanctions-evasion-tacticsExplore the sophisticated cyber tactics used by Iranian and Russian shadow fleets to evade sanctions, leveraging fake maritime websites and fraudulent documents.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:43:20 GMTIranRussiaSanctions EvasionMaritime SecurityShadow FleetFraudDigital IdentityIllicit Shippinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fifa-world-cup-2026-phishing-fake-domains-and-banking-malwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fifa-world-cup-2026-phishing-fake-domains-and-banking-malwareThe FBI and security researchers warn of FIFA World Cup 2026 scams involving thousands of lookalike domains and banking malware in pirate streaming apps.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:16:27 GMTFIFA 2026PhishingBanking MalwareCredential TheftFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warning-fake-fifa-world-cup-sites-target-fans-with-fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warning-fake-fifa-world-cup-sites-target-fans-with-fraudFBI warns of fraudulent websites impersonating FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, engaging in data theft, fake ticket sales, and hospitality scams.Thu, 28 May 2026 20:53:07 GMTFIFA World Cup 2026PhishingFraudScamFBIOnline SecurityIdentity TheftFake Ticketshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-s-app-store-fraud-prevention-over-11b-blockedhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/apple-s-app-store-fraud-prevention-over-11b-blockedRuntime Rebel analyzes Apple's disclosure of blocking $11B in App Store fraud over six years, detailing the ongoing fight against malicious apps.Thu, 21 May 2026 20:41:16 GMTAppleApp StoreFraudCybercrimeMobile SecurityPayment Fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ransomware-negotiator-double-agent-tactics-managing-ir-riskshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ransomware-negotiator-double-agent-tactics-managing-ir-risksAnalysis of the legal case involving a ransomware negotiator acting as a double agent and how to secure the incident response supply chain against fraud.Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:57 GMTRansomware NegotiationInsider ThreatIncident Response IntegrityFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warning-cyber-enabled-cargo-theft-losses-surge-to-725-millionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/fbi-warning-cyber-enabled-cargo-theft-losses-surge-to-725-millionFBI alerts logistics firms to a massive rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft involving identity theft and fraudulent carrier profiles. Protect your supply chain.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:37:05 GMTCargo TheftLogistics SecurityFraudIdentity TheftSupply Chain Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/scattered-spider-member-tyler-buchanan-pleads-guilty-in-ushttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/scattered-spider-member-tyler-buchanan-pleads-guilty-in-usTyler Buchanan, a British national linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, pleaded guilty in the US to charges of hacking, fraud, and cryptocurrency theft.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:34:10 GMTScattered SpiderTyler BuchananCybercrimeSocial EngineeringSIM SwappingFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-credential-stuffing-memphis-man-sentenced-to-30-monthshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/draftkings-credential-stuffing-memphis-man-sentenced-to-30-monthsKamerin Stokes sentenced to 30 months for selling 60,000+ hacked DraftKings accounts. Technical analysis of the 2022 credential stuffing attack and mitigations.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:43:09 GMTDraftKingsCredential StuffingAccount TakeoverFraudCybercrime Sentencinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/finra-launches-financial-intelligence-fusion-center-to-bolster-sector-defensehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/finra-launches-financial-intelligence-fusion-center-to-bolster-sector-defenseFINRA's new Financial Intelligence Fusion Center (FIFC) enhances cybersecurity and fraud defense for financial firms through intelligence sharing and collaboration.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:27:53 GMTFINRAFinancial ServicesThreat IntelligenceInformation SharingFraudCybersecurityFIFChttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/hybrid-cybercrime-mail-interception-via-vacant-homes-for-fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/hybrid-cybercrime-mail-interception-via-vacant-homes-for-fraudThreat actors exploit vacant homes as 'drop addresses' to intercept mail, enabling sophisticated hybrid cybercrime like identity theft and financial fraud.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:26:56 GMTMail InterceptionHybrid CybercrimeIdentity TheftFraudPhysical Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disrupts-150000-scam-center-accounts-and-deploys-new-toolshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disrupts-150000-scam-center-accounts-and-deploys-new-toolsMeta disables 150,000 accounts linked to industrial-scale scam centers in Southeast Asia and introduces new protective tools against forced labor fraud.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMTMetaScam CentersSocial EngineeringPig ButcheringSoutheast AsiaFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-alert-impersonation-of-us-city-county-officials-targets-permit-applicantshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/phishing-alert-impersonation-of-us-city-county-officials-targets-permit-applicantsThe FBI warns of active phishing campaigns impersonating US city and county officials to target businesses and individuals seeking permits, aiming for fraud and data…Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:32:27 GMTPhishingFBICredential TheftBusiness Email CompromiseGovernment ImpersonationFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sentencing-in-24-million-microsoft-licensing-fraud-schemehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/sentencing-in-24-million-microsoft-licensing-fraud-schemeA Florida woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a multi-million dollar scheme involving stolen Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity labels.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:14:05 GMTMicrosoftFraudSupply ChainLicensingTamara Bloom