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Cybercriminals Misuse Platforms for Forex Trading Scams

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Spotify, Audible, and Amazon exploited for dubious forex trading promotions. Cybercriminals are misusing these platforms to promote fraudulent forex trading sites and pirated software through zero-second audio “podcasts” that rank high in search results. The scams include signal scams, pyramid schemes, and robot scamming, which can lead to significant financial losses for unsuspecting users. While forex trading itself is legitimate, the presence of unethical brokers and external scammers poses a risk. Users are advised to conduct thorough research, avoid platforms with dubious promotions, and be cautious of sharing personal information. Malwarebytes emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and encourages users to protect their devices from such threats.