Cyber Criminals Exploit Pope Francis Death to Launch Global Scams

Following Pope Francis’ death, as is common with global events of this nature, cyber criminals have launched a variety of malicious campaigns. This tactic isn’t new—cyber attackers have long exploited major world events, from the passing of Queen Elizabeth II to natural disasters and global crises like COVID-19, to drive scams, disinformation, and malware infections. Public curiosity and emotional reactions make these moments prime opportunities for attackers to strike. They typically begin with disinformation campaigns on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook, uploading fake images generated by AI. These campaigns are designed to capture user attention, prompting them […]

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