Mike Curran

Traffic Violation Scam Texts Now Use QR Codes to Bypass Security Filters and Steal Payment Data

Traffic Violation Scam Texts Now Use QR Codes to Bypass Security Filters and Steal Payment Data

A phishing campaign is targeting residents across multiple US states with fake traffic violation notices delivered by text message, using embedded QR codes to direct victims to sites that steal personal and financial information. The campaign has been reported in New York, California, North Carolina, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, Connecticut, and New Jersey. The texts include…

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Los Thuthanaka’s Wak’a is a mellower follow-up to last year’s surprise Pitchfork favorite

Los Thuthanaka’s Wak’a is a mellower follow-up to last year’s surprise Pitchfork favorite

Los Thuthanaka basically came out of nowhere last year to capture Pitchfork’s album of the year with their self-titled debut. Because it wasn’t available on streaming, it largely flew under the radar. I honestly kind of forgot about it until Pitchfork gave it the number one spot in its year-end list. In retrospect, I’m not…

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