Chinese Gambling Scam – A Rising Cyber Fraud Targeting Victims Worldwide

The Chinese gambling scam is a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme that lures victims into fake online gambling platforms, promising high returns but ultimately stealing funds and personal data. These scams often involve phishing tactics, fraudulent payment gateways, and social engineering tricks to manipulate users into making deposits they can never withdraw. Protect yourself by verifying gambling sites, avoiding unsolicited offers, and using strong cybersecurity measures to prevent financial fraud.

Website hacking attack

35,000+ Websites Hacked in Massive Cyberattack – Users Redirected to Chinese Gambling Sites!

Ravi Jain
A widespread cyberattack compromised over 35,000 websites by injecting malicious scripts that redirect visitors to Chinese gambling platforms. This attack, discovered in February 2025, injects code that takes over the entire browser window, often targeting users in Mandarin-speaking regions. Security researchers believe this campaign might be connected to the Megalayer exploit, known for distributing Chinese-language cyber threats. The article advises website owners to audit their code, block malicious domains, monitor for unauthorized changes, implement strong security policies, and keep their software updated to prevent such attacks. The impact on website owners includes traffic loss and reputational damage, while visitors face forced redirection to gambling sites. ... Read More