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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Consumer Protection Identity Theft Scams Social Engineering 84

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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Scams Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Media 112

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

And, of course, they must know, and be able to strongly authenticate, any human users as well. The post Zero Trust: What These Overused Cybersecurity Buzz Words Actually Mean – And Do Not Mean appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Social Engineering 363

Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Phishing 98

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

External threats: Disinformation and scams Misinformation campaigns: Deepfakes are increasingly used to spread false information, influence elections, and create social unrest. Attacks on identity verification systems Bypassing biometric security: Many organizations use facial and voice recognition for authentication.

Social Engineering 83

Social Engineering Authentication Identity Theft Engineering 83

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Several readers pointed out one likely source — the website thispersondoesnotexist.com, which makes using artificial intelligence to create unique headshots a point-and-click exercise. of spam and scams. Random testing of the profile photos shows they resemble but do not match other photos posted online.

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Accountability Scams Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrency 315

Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor. Phishing attacks are both so common and so commonly successful that many experts believe that a majority of American businesses have suffered some sort of successful phishing attack within the past year.

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Jane Frankland

MARCH 27, 2024

I’ve been thinking about what it means to be human in our rapidly evolving digital landscape, and how interactions once filled with personal nuances are now frequently handled by algorithms and artificial intelligence. This has led to a new imperative in trust and technology – being human by default. The result?

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Technology Artificial Intelligence Authentication Scams 130

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.

Banking 147

Banking Mobile Accountability Artificial Intelligence 147

Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

These accounts are often used for malicious activities like scams, spamming, and spreading misinformation. Fake account detection is vital for individuals and businesses alike to prevent scams, protect sensitive data, and foster trust among genuine followers. How to Report it What Are Fake Instagram Accounts?

Accountability 52

Accountability Artificial Intelligence Scams Data breaches 52

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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Retail Cyber Risk Risk DDOS 71

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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Cybersecurity Scams Phishing Authentication 110

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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Scams Identity Theft Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence 52

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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IoT Healthcare Internet Internet 279

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 24, 2023

billion in 2022 due to imposter scams, according to U.S. Memcyco counters these assaults with an agentless Proof of Source Authenticity (PoSA ) technology that delivers Zero Day protection and real-time detection, helping to identify the attacks at the point of impact. Twenty percent of consumers collectively lost more than $2.6

eCommerce 94

eCommerce Artificial Intelligence Scams Financial Services 94

SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity. Given these developments, organizations and individuals relying on voice authentication must reconsider their security frameworks.

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Media Authentication Identity Theft Engineering 108

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). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Social Engineering Scams Engineering Identity Theft 52

Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. Plus, get fresh guidance on how to transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. In addition, find out how AI is radically transforming cyber crime. Dive into six things that are top of mind for the week ending March 21.

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Risk IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2022

Uri Rivner offered some insights from the UK banking sector where criminals have bypassed the strong customer authentication policies by launching what is known as authorized push payment scams (APP scams), resulting in even greater losses because of financial fraud and scams.

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Mobile 77

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

However, even if they were to check out the authenticity of the link before clicking, it’s possible users would still not notice the very minute change in the prefix. Additionally, “reputation systems and string matching can be employed whether or not the scheme, port, or even HTTP authentication parts are used by the attacker.”.

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Phishing Artificial Intelligence Media Authentication 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To achieve their nefarious goals, criminals use a tactic known as call spoofing, which is becoming more successful with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Voice scams are primarily successful with older people, as another episode of 60 Minutes Australia demonstrated. What is call spoofing? CISA, NCSC, ACSC, ENISA, etc.).

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Scams Banking Artificial Intelligence Authentication 83

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 9, 2024

No longer confined to suspicious emails, phishing now encompasses voice-based attacks (vishing), text-based scams (smishing) automated with phishing kits, and deepfake technologies. Tech Executive Scam : A high-profile tech executive was tricked into transferring a significant amount of money to fraudsters using spear phishing techniques.

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Technology Phishing Risk Scams 106

Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

The uptick is primarily attributed to attackers leveraging advanced tools like generative artificial intelligence (AI), which helps them craft malware that’s more sophisticated and adaptive. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action.

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Antivirus Cyber threats Education Phishing 120

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If verified, this could indicate serious flaws in how the platform manages authentication and secures sensitive user information. Revoke API keys : If you shared any API keys or authentication credentials in chatbot conversations, regenerate or revoke them immediately.

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Data breaches Authentication Identity Theft Phishing 88

SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

While voice fraud isn’t new, this is the first reported example of an audio deepfake scam, and although some doubt the veracity of this story , it highlights the potentially massive threat that deepfakes pose to businesses. Faced with more advanced scams, employees will find it even more difficult to tell what’s real from what’s fake.

Social Engineering 77

Social Engineering Scams Technology Phishing 77

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As is the case with another notorious Google Docs phishing scam , security tools don't interpret such a message as malicious because it is sent by Google. This approach adds a layer of feigned legitimacy and obfuscation to a scam, making it very difficult for security-minded users and protection systems to identify it.

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Phishing Scams Passwords Wireless 108

SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. Understanding where the content came from can provide insights into its authenticity and help you make informed judgments.

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Authentication Technology Accountability Scams 94

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. Fraudulent accounts often exhibit irregular activity, such as sudden spikes in engagement or interactions that lack authenticity. These are often the first indicators of authenticity.

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Cyber threats Accountability Artificial Intelligence Internet 52

Security Through Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Spam & Scam Report stated that 1 in 3 Americans (33%) report having ever fallen victim to phone scams. million Americans (26%) reported losing money from phone scams. These statistics are no doubt very concerning and may lead to some questions; What do these kinds of scams look like, what can I do to protect myself?

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Technology Government 52

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. Look for authentication checks such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC to counter domain and sender spoofing. Email is typically the channel through which ransomware and malware are unleashed upon the enterprise.

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Phishing Malware Engineering Ransomware 126

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Zero trust is built on the principle that no person or device inside or outside of an organization's network should be granted access to connect to systems until authenticated and continuously verified. Phishing scams are another common method used to gain unauthorized access.

Social Engineering 78

Social Engineering Education Technology Engineering 78

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies. Sender Policy Framework (SPF) SPF is an authentication protocol that allows domain owners to specify the IP addresses they are allowed to send on their behalf.

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Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Proactive defense mechanisms such as real-time threat monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and AI-driven threat detection can prevent attacks before they lead to costly consequences. The scam involved sending fraudulent emails that appeared legitimate, tricking victims into providing sensitive information such as login credentials.

Banking 110

Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 110

BH Consulting

JUNE 17, 2024

Speaking at the Computers, Privacy, and Data Protection Conference 2024, he said: “Data protection and privacy will not merge, nor will they disperse into artificial intelligence. MORE Businesses are starting to see deepfakes among scam attempts… MORE …but deepfakes aren’t the threat to elections some have claimed.

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Wireless Ransomware Artificial Intelligence Data breaches 52

Identity IQ

AUGUST 5, 2024

AI-Powered Identity Protection: How Machine Learning Safeguards Your Data IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are technologies that play a significant role in data protection. Scammers are also using AI to generate new types of scams and make old ones more sophisticated.

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Identity Theft Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection 52

Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Many organizations are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to make decisions or perform intelligent analysis. Other low-level scams have emerged using SPAM emails claiming to have a cure for the Coronavirus or asking for money or financial information for imparting the so-called medical advice.

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Cyber Attacks Phishing Backups Ransomware 78

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method. Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. Keep all your software updated.

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Cybersecurity CISO Ransomware Technology 69