In a Public Service Announcement (PSA) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warn the public about ongoing Russian-linked phishing campaigns that aim to gain access to messaging accounts. Earlier this month we wrote about a large‑scale phishing campaign aimed at hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to […]
Read MoreScam compounds in Southeast Asia have already become modern slave farms, trapping victims and forcing many of them to become scammers for them. Now they’ve added another type of worker to the mix: so-called AI models. These professional scammers conduct video calls with their targets, charming them into handing over their cash. As reported in WIRED this week, recruitment ads describe […]
Read MoreAs GCC travellers look for greater flexibility, value and reassurance when booking long-haul holidays, Diamonds Resorts is responding with two timely Maldives offers designed to make the journey feel more seamless from the outset. At Diamonds Athuruga Maldives and Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives, the group is promoting a “GCC Exclusive Maldives Escape – Seaplane Included” package […]
Read MoreDiamonds Resorts is targeting Gulf travellers with a twin Maldives campaign built around Diamonds Athuruga Maldives and Diamonds Thudufushi Maldives. Both resorts are promoting a “GCC Exclusive Maldives Escape – Seaplane Included” offer for stays of seven nights or more, bundling complimentary seaplane transfers, Wi-Fi, daily recreational activities, and a programme of family-friendly and marine […]
Read MoreMadeira is set to strengthen connectivity from the UK for the summer season*, with increased frequency on both London and some regional routes. London will remain a key getaway to Madeira, with a consistent schedule of 31 weekly flights operating across the capital’s airports throughout the summer season, up from an average of 28 weekly […]
Read MoreAs Caribbean hoteliers face mounting distribution costs and intensifying competition for direct guest relationships, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and Triptease are bringing proven, revenue-focused solutions to the region. Now in its second year, the Direct Booking Summit (DBS) Caribbean edition returns on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at Sandals Grande Antigua — immediately […]
Read MoreOrganisers are pleased to announce the 4th edition of the Istanbul Tourism Fair, which will take place on September 24-25 2026, at the Yenikapı Eurasia Show and Art Center. This premier event will provide a dynamic platform for tourism professionals from TĂĽrkiye and around the world to explore new opportunities, foster collaborations, and discover the […]
Read MoreWe’ve identified a huge social-engineering campaign designed to steer people into online gambling sites under the impression they’re installing a legitimate app. We’re calling it FriendlyDealer. It’s been observed across at least 1,500 domains, each hosting a website that impersonates the Google Play or Apple App Store. Users think they’re downloading a gambling app from […]
Read MoreMarch Madness is the annual men’s and women’s NCAA Division I basketball tournament, where 68 teams play in a single-elimination bracket for the US national championship. But March Madness doesn’t just bring buzzer beaters and busted brackets. It also kicks off a short, intense season for scammers who know fans are distracted, emotional, and often in […]
Read MoreGoogle has announced the introduction of Advanced Flow, designed to let Android users install apps from unverified developers more safely than before. This process is known as sideloading. It means installing an app on your device from somewhere other than the Google Play store, usually by downloading and opening its installation file yourself.​ Right now, […]
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