Singapore police have reported at least 82 cases of malware scams which have resulted in total losses of about $625,000 since December 2024. The scammers draw in victims through fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and TikTok. After providing contact information, the victims are asked to download a malicious application which gives the scammers access to sensitive information on the victims’ devices, enabling unauthorized transactions.
Hackers Abuse Middle East Telecom Networks for Large-Scale Command-and-Control Operations
Hackers are using telecom networks and hosting providers across the Middle East as a foundation for massive command-and-control operations, turning trusted infrastructure into a launchpad
