US EditionCrooks Exploit The Death Of Pope Francis - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News
- On April 24, 2025, attackers deployed scams and malware following Pope Francis' death.
- They exploit public curiosity, grief, and heightened emotional vulnerability during significant global events.
- Attackers use AI-generated images mimicking news or tributes, often spreading them on social media platforms.
- Check Point Research terms this pattern "cyber threat opportunism."
- These campaigns aim to redirect users to fraudulent websites that steal personal data or install dangerous malware.
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Scams and cyberattacks, after the death of Pope Francis. Wave of fake news posts and AI-generated content
Online scammers are taking advantage of Pope Francis' death in an attempt to steal data and deceive people, according to an investigation by cybersecurity firm Check Point, cited by POLITICO. There are hundreds of posts on social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok, related to the death of Pope Francis, that try to trick social media users into opening related links.
Scam of the day – April 26, 2025 – Pope Francis Death Scams
Anything in the news that the public is interested in is fodder for scammers. I have warned you many times about scams related to school shootings, natural disasters, the war in Ukraine and many more events that have garnered public interest. Unfortunately, the death of Pope Francis is such an event and scammers have wasted no time launching a myriad of scams with the intention of gathering your personal information and using it to make you a …
Cybercriminals exploit Pope's death for phishing on social media
Cybercriminals exploit Pope Francis' death for phishing on social media - BILDScammers are exploiting Pope Francis' death on social media for cyberattacks. They are spreading fake images and links that lead to fraudulent websites to steal data.
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