Real email scams, phishing and fraud from recent weeks, and how Sender Registry helps businesses catch them. We link to every source. The take is ours.
18 Oct 2026 · Marquette Today
Marquette Today warns that phishing emails and text messages may increase during annual enrollment. The notice is a reminder for people to be cautious when reviewing messages that ask them to act on benefits or account related information.
18 Oct 2026 · Yahoo! Finance Canada
Canadian reports show spear phishing losses reached 57.7 million dollars in six months. The article highlights a scam where criminals send messages claiming bank details have changed, then divert payments meant for contractors and homeowners.
18 Oct 2026 · birminghammail.co.uk
NatWest has warned customers about a phishing email campaign that pretends to be from the bank. The messages use NatWest branding and urge people to review or update account details through a link that leads to a fake website built to steal personal information.
18 Oct 2026 · Yahoo
Hackers gained access to a German party email account and used it to send a phishing message aimed at Merz. The available report gives only a brief account of the incident and does not add further details about the attack or its impact.
17 Oct 2026 · KMCH.com
The City of Manchester has warned people about an email scam. The notice says the message is linked to phishing and account takeover risks.
16 Oct 2026 · Marquette Today
Marquette says its annual benefits enrollment guide is available online and is also warning people to watch for phishing emails and text messages connected to the process.
16 Oct 2026 · The Japan Times
Japanese authorities have targeted websites that sell tools used to set up phishing scams and other fraud schemes. The action is aimed at cutting off services that help criminals build and run these attacks.
16 Oct 2026 · uk.news.yahoo.com
Isle of Wight Council said a phishing attack led to unauthorised access to one email mailbox for a short time. The council warned that children’s names, dates of birth, and in a small number of cases home addresses may have been exposed, while saying there was no evidence the information was downloaded or misused.
16 Oct 2026 · Insurance Business
Coalition says AI powered phishing kits are making very small businesses more attractive targets for attackers. The warning points to a growing threat of email scams and account takeover aimed at organisations that may have fewer defences in place.
16 Oct 2026 · u.today
Scammers are sending emails that pretend to be from Ledger and claim a firmware update is needed. The messages lead people to a fake verification page and try to get them to enter their recovery phrase, using the recent security incident as cover for the scam.
16 Oct 2026 · thestar.com.my
Security researchers say attackers are using calendar invitations to deliver phishing lures that can look like normal meeting requests. The invites may impersonate trusted services or a company itself, and they can include malicious links, attachments, or phone numbers that lead victims to scammers. The tactic is growing quickly because calendar systems are widely trusted and the invite can reach users even when email filters catch the message.
14 Oct 2026 · The Coin Republic
Coldcard is investigating a phishing link that was posted through its official X account. The incident suggests the account may have been compromised or used to share a harmful link with followers.
14 Oct 2026 · aol.com
A business email scam nearly tricked Barbara Corcoran’s team into sending a large wire payment for a real estate renovation. The message looked routine, and the fraud was hidden by a small change in the sender’s email address. The money was eventually recovered after the transfer was flagged as fraudulent.
14 Oct 2026 · WSPA 7News
South Carolina education officials are investigating after a vendor was targeted in a phishing campaign. The report says the incident involved email based fraud aimed at the vendor connected to the state education department.
14 Oct 2026 · The Japan Times
Japanese authorities arrested a Vietnamese woman on suspicion of helping launder money linked to a scam. The available report says the case involves funds tied to fraudulent activity, but gives few other details.
14 Oct 2026 · wspa.com
State education officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after a vendor that handles state money was targeted in a phishing campaign. The available report says the inquiry is still underway and gives only limited details about the scope of the incident.
14 Oct 2026 · asiae.co.kr
Two men in their 20s were sentenced for their roles in a phishing operation that caused losses totaling 1.1 billion won. The case involved relay devices that altered caller IDs so calls appeared to come from 010 numbers.
13 Oct 2026 · NewsCord
Coldcard said it was investigating a phishing link that was posted from its official X account. The report indicates the company treated the post as a security issue tied to account misuse or takeover.
13 Oct 2026 · bizjournals.com
The article says fraud tied to artificial intelligence has caused major losses for Texas businesses, with business email compromise schemes accounting for hundreds of millions of dollars in reported 피해. It also notes that the FBI recorded $20.9 billion in national internet crime losses.
13 Oct 2026 · dynamicbusiness.com
Researchers say phishing emails are starting to include hidden instructions aimed at AI tools that read and act on inbox messages. The emails can show one message to a person while hiding a separate layer for software, using methods such as invisible text, comments, encoded content, or protected attachments. The hidden prompts are designed to push AI systems toward actions like flagging fake payment changes, altering screening results, or exposing sensitive settings.
13 Oct 2026 · Inc.com
A report says a phishing scam is now appearing inside work calendars, with attacks rising sharply. The excerpt does not give more detail on the method, but it points to a new way attackers are trying to reach employees through tools they use every day.
13 Oct 2026 · morningbrew.com
A phishing tactic tied to calendar files has surged sharply, with incidents of so called ICS phishing rising by about 33,000 percent between May and September, according to the cybersecurity report cited in the article. The scam uses .ics calendar files as part of the attack method.
13 Oct 2026 · straitstimes.com
Singapore has announced a new protective domain name service that will block access to known phishing and malware sites. The measure is part of a refreshed cybersecurity strategy that also includes stronger use of AI, quantum safe planning, and closer cooperation with other countries and industry. The system is expected to be rolled out in 2027 and will include checks and appeal steps to reduce mistaken blocks.
12 Oct 2026 · citizen.co.za
Security researchers found a phishing campaign that used parts of spear phishing in large scale email attacks. The activity involved more than 31,000 scam emails over a seven week period and relied on abuse of Microsoft authentication related systems.
12 Oct 2026 · taiwannews.com.tw
The FBI has seized two hacking tools used by China linked attackers to scan networks and run phishing campaigns against Taiwanese universities and energy related infrastructure. The tools were tied to Integrity Technology Group, and officials said the operation has made them unusable for now.
12 Oct 2026 · escudodigital.com
US authorities said they have taken down two cyberattack tools, Microscan and FishHub, that were linked to the Flax Typhoon group. The tools were used for vulnerability scanning and spear phishing against critical infrastructure, universities, and non profit groups in the US and other countries.
10 Oct 2026 · Valley News
A parishioner was tricked in a phishing scam that led to a $2,000 loss through gift card fraud. The available report gives only a brief account, but it points to a scam that used deceptive messages to push the victim into sending value to criminals.
10 Oct 2026 · info.gov.hk
The Judiciary has warned the public about a phishing email sent from an address linked to soong.wing@biznetvigator.com. The message falsely claimed to come from the Registrar of the District Court and included a summons that was not issued by the Judiciary. The matter has been reported to the Police.
10 Oct 2026 · Homeland Security Today
The FBI has seized phishing tools that were being used by hackers linked to China. The action targets tools tied to email based attacks and account takeover activity.
10 Oct 2026 · CNA
Since January, phishing scams tied to hotel bookings have led to losses of at least S$185,000. The scams appear to use fake booking related messages to trick people into giving up information or making payments.
9 Oct 2026 · straitstimes.com
Police in Singapore have warned about phishing scams that impersonate travel booking platforms and hotels. The messages are sent through WhatsApp or email and may include real booking details such as travel dates and destinations. Victims are urged to click a link and enter card information, and at least 148 cases have been reported since January, with losses of at least $185,000.
9 Oct 2026 · fox26houston.com
A Houston resident was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for helping move money from a business email compromise scheme. Prosecutors said he used a luxury car service company he controlled to launder fraud proceeds tied to spoofed emails that tricked businesses into sending payments to criminal accounts instead of real suppliers.
9 Oct 2026 · vnews.com
A parishioner at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Hanover bought gift cards after receiving an email that appeared to come from the rector. The message was fake, and the person behind it used the pastor’s name and other church members’ names to make the request seem real. The parishioner spent $2,000 before realizing it was a scam and contacting the church and police.
9 Oct 2026 · fortune.com
The FBI and Justice Department said they seized scanning and phishing tools used by a hacking group linked to the Chinese government. Officials said the tools were used to target critical infrastructure, airports, universities, and other organizations in the United States and abroad, and that the seizure has made the tools unusable.
9 Oct 2026 · telstra.com.au
Telstra says cyber threats aimed at small businesses are changing, with AI making scams, phishing, and impersonation messages harder to spot. The guide also highlights ongoing risks from business email compromise, invoice fraud, account takeover, cloud access, and insecure devices.
9 Oct 2026 · Fortune
A Fortune article says common company phishing training is not enough to stop real attacks, even when employees know the risks. The piece points to a gap between awareness and the ability to spot or block convincing email scams.
9 Oct 2026 · The Western Telegraph
The Western Telegraph published a short notice about an email that readers may have received, linking it to phishing and account takeover concerns. The excerpt does not give the full details of the message, but it clearly points to a possible scam email that people should be cautious about.
8 Oct 2026 · coinness.com
A blockchain security founder warned that fake websites are posing as the web version of the crypto social trading app FOMO. The sites reportedly push visitors through a bogus bot check and then trick them into saving malicious JavaScript in browser bookmarks, which can expose account details from prior FOMO logins and lead to theft of crypto funds.
8 Oct 2026 · forbes.com
A new report from Yubico and Okta surveyed more than 1,800 security professionals and found that passwords are still widely used, even as AI driven phishing becomes more common. The article focuses on the gap between modern attack methods and the authentication habits many organizations still depend on.
8 Oct 2026 · straitstimes.com
Singapore police are investigating 280 people, aged 15 to 81, over suspected roles in scams linked to nearly $4.4 million in losses. The cases are said to involve more than 633 incidents, including e commerce fraud, phishing, job scams, impersonation, investment scams and lucky draw scams.
7 Oct 2026 · Luxembourg Times
The move from Payconiq to Wero in Luxembourg is being linked to a rise in phishing risk. The change gives scammers a fresh theme to use in fake messages that try to trick people into handing over account details or other sensitive information.
7 Oct 2026 · wtxl.com
A new Consumer Reports survey says most Americans have run into some kind of scam online or through a cyberattack. It also found that some people lost money, and that a share of recent scams were tailored using personal information.
7 Oct 2026 · cbs19.tv
Cybersecurity experts say phishing scams are getting more difficult for people to recognize. The warning points to email based fraud that is designed to look more convincing and slip past normal checks.
7 Oct 2026 · PR Newswire
EfficientIP says malware activity has increased sharply since January and has become the leading DNS based threat, moving ahead of phishing. The report points to a major shift in the threat mix seen across DNS traffic.
6 Oct 2026 · SecurityBrief New Zealand
The article says AI written phishing is becoming harder for native email filters to catch. It points to a growing gap between scam messages that are generated with AI and the protections built into common email systems.
6 Oct 2026 · businesswire.com
A cybersecurity report from Comcast Business says phishing and drive by compromise attacks are still the most common threats by volume. The report is based on findings from 79.3 billion events and notes that the speed and cost of running these attacks at scale have changed.
6 Oct 2026 · Business & Financial Times (B&FT)
The article discusses typosquatting, where a small mistake in a web address can send people to a fake site that looks like a real one. It highlights how lookalike domains can be used to mislead users and take advantage of simple typing errors.
6 Oct 2026 · illinois.gov
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is urging people in the state to take steps to stay cyber safe during October. The article highlights phishing as a common tactic used to steal personal information or install harmful software on devices.
6 Oct 2026 · dawn.com
The NCERT Threat Intelligence Centre reported that suspicious domains were found impersonating several government and public sector organisations.
6 Oct 2026 · info.gov.hk
Hong Kong police have warned the public about fraudulent websites posing as the eTraffic Ticket Platform. The fake sites claim early payment discounts are available and try to collect credit card details and personal information. Police said the real platform does not offer discounts, official SMS tickets use the sender name #HKPF-eTT, and genuine messages do not include links.
6 Oct 2026 · The Copenhagen Post
A cybersecurity expert warned that stolen CPR data could be used to make phishing attempts look more believable. The article says the concern is that personal identity details can help scammers sound more convincing when they target people by email or other messages.
5 Oct 2026 · click2houston.com
Local officials in Harris County are reminding people to stay alert during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The warning focuses on phishing scams that use emails, text messages, links, and attachments that look real but are meant to steal information or install harmful software.
5 Oct 2026 · The Guardian
The article says people who have already been caught up in phishing are being contacted again and again, with repeated calls and other scam attempts aimed at them. It highlights how attackers keep returning to the same victims rather than moving on after one successful fraud.
5 Oct 2026 · account-status.amazon.com
Amazon has published a notice about suspicious contact linked to phishing. The page indicates that the company is flagging a potential scam attempt rather than sharing details about a specific incident.
5 Oct 2026 · latination.com
New York authorities say fake QR code stickers were placed on Manhattan parking meters to send drivers to a lookalike payment site. The investigation began after a person noticed a suspicious sticker on a meter on East 10th Street, and officials later removed dozens of fraudulent stickers. A Brooklyn resident has been charged and has pleaded not guilty.
5 Oct 2026 · pressreader.com
The article says job scams are getting more sophisticated, with phishing schemes sometimes hidden inside ads that look legitimate at first glance. It points to a growing risk for people searching for work and for the companies whose names or brands may be used in the scam.
5 Oct 2026 · news10.com
The Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium is returning to Schenectady, bringing together business leaders and technology professionals for talks on online safety. The event also highlighted practical advice on phishing, smart device security, strong passwords, and the growing use of AI in scams and impersonation.
5 Oct 2026 · theguardian.com
A report describes how people who entered details on fake Esta websites were later targeted again by scammers. In one case, a victim’s personal and payment information was taken, then used for repeated calls and texts that pretended to be from a bank or other trusted source.
2 Oct 2026 · Twin States News
A cybersecurity expert has warned that phishing scams remain a serious threat, alongside new risks tied to artificial intelligence. The report highlights the need for people and organizations to stay alert to suspicious messages and account abuse.
2 Oct 2026 · Business Crack
The article says small and medium sized businesses are especially exposed to phishing attacks, making them a frequent target for email scams and account takeover attempts. It highlights that these companies can be hit from more than one direction, which increases their risk.
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