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BaitTrap – 17,000+ Fake News Websites Caught Promoting Investment Frauds (cybersecuritynews.com)
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A massive network of fraudulent news websites has been uncovered, with cybersecurity researchers identifying over 17,000 Baiting News Sites (BNS) across 50 countries orchestrating sophisticated investment fraud schemes. These malicious platforms masquerade as legitimate news outlets, publishing fabricated stories featuring well-known public figures and respected financial institutions to build trust and lure unsuspecting victims into […] The post BaitTrap – 17,000+ Fake News Websites Caught Promoting Investment Frauds appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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