A new mass smishing campaign uncovered by Bitdefender Labs shows that scammers are sending tens of thousands of fraudulent text messages to mobile users across 12 countries, impersonating transport authorities, toll operators, and parking services. Key takeaways * Since December 2025, Bitdefender Labs researchers have been tracking smishing campaigns targeting drivers on a global scale. The scam campaigns are still active as of April 2026 * Over 79,000 fraudulent messages have already been

In February-March 2026, Bitdefender Labs identified and mapped a sprawling global scam infrastructure and scalable disinformation-for-profit network that uses trusted news brands, real personalities, fabricated media narratives, emotional hooks, and advanced evasion techniques to drive victims into investment fraud funnels. On February 9-March 5, 2026, we analyzed 310 malvertising campaigns distributed through paid advertising on Meta platforms. Key findings: * This is a global, coordinated

Bitdefender researchers have uncovered a surge in subscription scams, both in scale and sophistication, spurred by a massive campaign involving hundreds of fraudulent websites. What sets this campaign apart is the significant investment cybercriminals have undertaken to make these fake sites look convincingly legitimate.   Gone are the days when a suspicious email, SMS, or basic phishing link could easily fool users. As people grow more cautious and cyber-aware, scammers are stepping up their