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Research 4 min read

AliExpress Is Using Silent WebAudio to Fingerprint Your Browser

A Bluetooth glitch led to an unexpected discovery: AliExpress runs silent WebAudio processing as part of a browser fingerprinting anti-fraud system. Here's what was found and what it means for security and privacy.

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Research 3 min read

Fake Paws, Real Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Online Puppy Scams

Online puppy scams use stolen photos, fake breeders, and endless "fees" to steal your money and break your heart. Here's exactly how the trap is set and the one rule that protects you.

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Research 4 min read

UAC-0099 Weaponizes Notepad++ and WinRAR Plugins to Deliver Malware

UAC-0099 is hijacking trusted apps like Notepad++ and WinRAR through malicious plugins and DLL sideloading. Here's the full infection chain, based on CERT-UA's technical advisory.

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Crypto 4 min read

How Impersonation Fuels Gift Card and Crypto Scams

Gift card and crypto scams work because attackers borrow someone else's identity: a celebrity, an investment manager, even a loved one's voice. Here's how the impersonation angle actually plays out.

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Research 2 min read

How a Real ChatGPT Link Delivers Phishing via a Fake Codex Install

A malicious Google Ad leads to a real chatgpt.com link, where a fake "Codex" install command hides a base64 payload that drops the MacSync infostealer. Here's the full chain.

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Research 6 min read

Binance Phishing Kits: A Tale of Two Phishes

Analysis of two distinct phishing kits targeting Binance users, demonstrating the evolution from basic credential harvesting to sophisticated multi-stage attacks.

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Cybersecurity 1 min read

Report Phishing Scams Faster with Telegram

We're excited to release the latest addition to our family of anti-phishing tools for the cryptocurrency industry.

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Research 3 min read

Binance Scam: Free Giveaway Analysis

Our early warning systems recently detected a spike in Binance related attacks.

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