A surge in sophisticated recruitment scams targets job seekers, exploiting economic vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals use social engineering to blend legitimate practices with fraud, resulting in over $500 million in losses in the U.S. in 2023. They impersonate companies and governments, employing multiple personas and messaging apps while focusing on high compensation offers. Vigilance is crucial for job seekers.

20 Years old Proxy Botnet Network Dismantled That Exploits 1000 Unique Unpatched Devices Weekly
Lumen Technologies, in collaboration with the DOJ, FBI, and Dutch National Police, dismantled a long-running criminal proxy network that exploited IoT and end-of-life devices. This