Cybercriminals Invented an Entire Conference — and Used a Real Hotel to Sell the Lie - Peer2Peer

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Cybercriminals Invented an Entire Conference — and Used a Real Hotel to Sell the Lie

Oct 23, 2026

With prominent scientists, corporate sponsors, and a Boston hotel venue, the conference website looked legitimate. The scam is a reminder that the professional credibility of speaking at a meeting can be weaponized by criminals.

https://meetings.skift.com/2026/10/23/cybercriminals-invented-an-entire-conference-and-used-a-real-hotel-to-sell-the-lie/

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