21 people lose at least $210k in malware scams involving sale of used goods
The scammers asked their targets to download an Android Package Kit in order to buy second-hand items. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The scammers asked their targets to download an Android Package Kit in order to buy second-hand items. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): At least 21 people fell prey to malware scams in September while trying to sell second-hand goods over the Internet, with losses amounting to at least S$210,000.
In September, Singapore witnessed a loss of S$1.2 million due to scams enticing victims with fraudulent travel packages.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT in India has issued notices to social media platforms including X, YouTube, and Telegram, warning them to remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM) from their platforms. Failure to comply could result in the withdrawal of safe harbor protection. An investigation revealed that pornographic and violent content, including CSAM, is freely available in India on Telegram through public and private channels.
Two 16-year-olds were arrested during a two-week anti-scam enforcement operation.