Tag: romance

Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

December 17, 2024

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects in a raid on the Big Leaf Building in Lagos, believed to be a hub for fraudsters According to Reuters*, the suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were involved in luring victims with romance offers and fake cryptocurrency investments. The building housed a call center targeting victims … More Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

The great location leak: Privacy risks in dating apps

August 15, 2024

What if your favorite dating, social media or gaming app revealed your exact coordinates to someone you’d rather keep at a distance? In today’s digital age, geolocation features in many apps offer undeniable convenience. Just before writing this blog, I needed to locate some materials for a DIY project, and using the ‘click and collect’ … More The great location leak: Privacy risks in dating apps

Don’t let your desire for love benefit scammers’ lust for data

February 13, 2024

Asking for money or intimate photos is out of date. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated. Valentine’s Day is coming up, but this holiday is not always a simple celebration of love with bouquets, chocolate, and romantic dinners. For those who are still on a quest to find the right partner, it may be a … More Don’t let your desire for love benefit scammers’ lust for data

Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance

February 6, 2024

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart. Online dating has revolutionized how people connect and find love. Now, any of us can flick through an online catalog of potential love interests in the palm of their hands – no more terrible … More Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance

ESET Research discovers espionage apps utilizing romance scams

February 1, 2024

ESET Research discovered a new cyberespionage campaign that, with a high level of confidence, ESET attributes to the Patchwork APT group. ESET researchers have identified 12 Android espionage apps that share the same malicious code; six were available on Google Play. All the observed applications were advertised as messaging tools, apart from one that posed … More ESET Research discovers espionage apps utilizing romance scams