#Scams

We look at a small batch of Steam scam messages, focused on offering potential victims "free" knife and bayonet skins. Categories: Scams Tags: community fake free knife phish phishing skin steam trading *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/scams/2021/10/watch-out-for-the-steam-skin-free-knife-scam/ ) )* The post Watch out for the Steam skin “free knife” scam appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Apple has issued updates for iOS 14.8.1 iPadOS 14.8.1, iOS 15.1, and iPadOS 15.1. We take a look at some of the patched vulnerabilities. Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Tags: 14.8 15.1 Apple *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2021/10/update-now-apple-patches-bugs-in-ios-and-ipados/ ) )* The post Update now! Apple patches bugs in iOS and iPadOS appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

We look at a dubious free game offer via TikTok, and explore what the site owners expect you to do in order to snag a supposed freebie. Categories: Scams Tags: Among Us free free games games gaming malvertising steam tiktok *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/scams/2021/10/free-steam-game-scams-on-tiktok-are-among-us/ ) )* The post “Free Steam game” scams on TikTok are Among Us appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

We look at some Discord scams doing the rounds, and also provide some tips to help you avoid losing your account. Categories: Scams Tags: discord fake nitro phish phisher phishing scam *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/scams/2021/10/discord-scammers-lure-victims-with-promise-of-free-nitro-subscriptions/ ) )* The post Discord scammers lure victims with promise of free Nitro subscriptions appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Europol has announced the successful arrest and dismantling of an organized crime ring that is said to have ties with the Italian mob. Categories: Scams Tags: AMD Anti-Mafia Directorate bec Business Email Compromise cyber mafia eurojust europol Italian National Police Misha Glenny money mule MSC phishing Policía Nacional Polizia di Stato scam simjacking smishing Spanish National Police *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/scams/2021/09/italian-mafia-cybercrime-sting-leads-to-100-arrests/ ) )* The post Italian mafia cybercrime sting leads to 100+ arrests appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.