IT Security Guru

MARCH 18, 2025

From tech used to make education more accessible, for example, to the ever talked about artificial intelligence (AI) shaping many sectors, the way tech has integrated with the modern world both seamlessly and speedily is notable. So, how can we make dating scams less attractive?

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How AI assists financial fraud One area where AI can be effective in helping criminals is in creating scams using impersonation. It’s all about having a series of systems and processes to be able to account for the unknown, for situations we’ve never encountered before,” he said. This allows responders to manage them more effectively.

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Scammers stole over $25 million from a multinational business by utilizing cutting-edge real-time video deepfake technology to convince an employee in the firm’s accounts-payable department that the worker had properly validated a payment request previously sent to him via email. Million USD at the time of the theft and at present).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Crooks created a new tool that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) for creating fraudulent invoices used for wire fraud and BEC. Resecurity has uncovered a cybercriminal faction known as “ GXC Team “, who specializes in crafting tools for online banking theft, ecommerce deception, and internet scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. These often start with a call to users, claiming their Gmail account has been compromised. Monitor your accounts for signs of unauthorized access or data leaks.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Responding to a recent surge in AI-generated bot accounts, LinkedIn is rolling out new features that it hopes will help users make more informed decisions about with whom they choose to connect. For example, on October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And yet, if artificial intelligence achieves what is called an agentic model in 2025, novel and boundless attacks could be within reach, as AI tools take on the roles of agents that independently discover vulnerabilities, steal logins, and pry into accounts. Importantly, the attack methods here are not new.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

When I answered, however, I heard a message that my account was overdue and that service was going to be cut off for non-payment. Of course, scam calls warning about the termination of utility service if a payment is not made immediately are nothing new. I was tempted to ask the caller if she could see my payment for $527.01

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Even though the saying is older than you might think, it did not come about earlier than the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). And if the accidents didnt scare people off, there were also some outright scams targeting people that were eager to use some of the popular applications of AI.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Several reputable sources are warning about a very sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) supported type of scam that is bound to trick a lot of people into compromising their Gmail account. In another recent example, Windows expert Sam Mitrovic was targeted by a very similar AI recovery scam.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft. Financial fraud With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), financial fraud tactics are growing more sophisticated, and sadly, they often target older people.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

Table of Contents Introduction What Are Fake Instagram Accounts? This cheat sheet will guide you through the essentials of fake account detection , helping you secure your online presence and ensure a safer Instagram experience. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Fake Account Detection in Snapchat!

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The fabricated LinkedIn identities — which pair AI-generated profile photos with text lifted from legitimate accounts — are creating major headaches for corporate HR departments and for those managing invite-only LinkedIn groups. Another “swarm” of LinkedIn bot accounts flagged by Taylor’s group.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Todays phishing scams are sophisticated, tailored for you, and often indistinguishable from real communications. These tactics, called spear phishing , make it incredibly hard for even tech-savvy users to spot a scam. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is supercharging phishing attacks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues advancing at a rapid pace, criminals are increasingly using AI capabilities to carry out sophisticated scams and attacks. The scam began with the employee receiving a phishing message purportedly from the company's chief financial officer requesting an urgent confidential transaction.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

Financial sextortion happens when adult criminals create fake accounts posing as young women on social media, gaming platforms, or messaging apps, and coerce victims into sending explicit photos. Report the scammer’s account on the platform where the crime took place.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

The good news is that OneSpan and other security vendors are innovating to bring machine learning, data analytics and artificial intelligence to the front lines. In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Earlier this week, we reported on a new type of scam that tells you your partner is cheating on you. completely anonymous service leverages artificial intelligence and the vulnerabilities of popular smartphones to provide crucial insights into your partner’s behavior.” “ Are You Concerned About Your Partner’s Honesty?

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As I have warned for decades, just as they are in the physical world, “too good to be true” prices found online are often scams; one should be especially careful when dealing with retailers who advertise such prices but who are also previously unknown to the buyer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2024

While no details were provided about the potential perpetrators, the scam highlights how threat actors exploit the authority of government agencies to trick victims into complying with illicit demands. Ezra Graziano, Director of Federal Accounts at Zimperium, emphasized the urgency for defense against such evolving social engineering tactics.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Recently, cybercriminals have increasingly used artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to increase the volume and efficacy of their attacks. By using AI to compose phishing messages, bad actors can avoid many of the telltale signs that indicate a scam, such as spelling and grammar errors and awkward phrasing.

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Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

Webroot BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence relies on the collective power of millions of devices working together. In this Employee Spotlight, we talk to Account Development Executive, Jordan Gray, who works with C-level executives to integrate threat intelligence solutions within their environments. What brought you to Webroot?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from buzz to business necessity over the past yearsomething Zscaler has seen firsthand while pioneering AI-powered solutions and tracking enterprise AI/ML activity in the worlds largest security cloud.As

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

And, as is often the case, true stories about Facebook scraping photos to train its Artificial Intelligence (AI) can rekindle the popularity and urgency to post this type of useless notifications. The fact that this post has been shared by some celebrities is a possible explanation for the sudden popularity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Managing Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Clearview AI Faces €30.5M Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 18, 2024

The line between what’s real and what’s artificial is becoming more blurred and harder to ascertain. We’re all seeing the impact of artificial intelligence in business, with its potential to boost productivity, save time and create economic growth. And that brings me to cybersecurity. So how can we counter the problem?

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams have become more sophisticated, making it harder to identify threats, and leaving more people vulnerable to fraud.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From the apps on our smartphones to chatbot assistant services, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives in both big and small ways. Criminals can also use them to impersonate individuals in video calls or to fake authority figures to carry out scams. Let’s dive in.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 3, 2025

Fake accounts are a common tool for these bad actors, used to impersonate others, spread misinformation, and execute scams. This is where fake account detection becomes a critical skill. Criminals use these accounts to steal personal information, distribute malware, and deceive users into revealing sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. 77% of organizations have the overprivileged default Compute Engine service account configured in Google Vertex AI Notebooks which puts all services built on this default Compute Engine at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

Widespread accessibility to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, as well as the increasing sophistication of nation-state actors, means that email scams are more convincing than ever. 73% of employees working in financial services organizations have noticed an increase in the frequency of scam emails and texts in the last 6 months.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 24, 2023

billion in 2022 due to imposter scams, according to U.S. Website impersonation (also known as “brandjacking”) draws users to fraudulent copies of a brand’s website to trick them into revealing personal and financial account information used to steal their identities and funds. Twenty percent of consumers collectively lost more than $2.6

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT-enabled scams and hacks quickly ramped up to a high level – and can be expected to accelerate through 2021 and beyond. On the immediate horizon, IoT systems will bring us autonomous vehicles and something called “digital twins” – virtual representations of physical objects infused with artificial intelligence.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Meanwhile, greater reliance on mobile devices for everything from managing our bank accounts to checking credit scores leaves fintech users more at-risk than ever. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . AI fraud detection. .

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