Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. 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.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

While the above scene is fictional, it’s indicative of what the FBI and Department of Homeland Security agree is the fastest-growing cybercrime of the last three years. Fast forward to June 2023, and 51 percent of Generation Z respondents said they or their friends were catfished in sextortion scams—47 percent in the last three months.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Authorities recovered $31 Million Related to 2021 Uranium Finance cyber heist Serbian student activists phone hacked using Cellebrite zero-day exploit Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the Lee Enterprises attack Meta fired 20 employees for leaking information, more firings expected International Press Newsletter Cybercrime U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam. The criminals have discovered how many people don't understand investing in cryptocurrency and have turned Investment Scams into a new money factory. . #1 Investment Scam Examples. Million dollars to $1.45

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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. As artificial intelligence capabilities advance, the threat of highly convincing impersonations increases.

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Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT is another cybercrime generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is advertised in the hacking underground. Recently, researchers from SlashNext warned of the dangers related to another generative AI cybercrime tool dubbed WormGPT.

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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. A recent example involved a deepfake video of a prominent tech CEO announcing false financial reports, causing stock fluctuations before the fraud was exposed.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

In its latest research , SlashNext—a provider of multi-channel phishing and human hacking solutions—delves into the emerging use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2023

If you hadn't heard already, ChatGPT, launched in November 2022 by OpenAI, is a chatbot that uses what's known as generative artificial intelligence (AI). The problem isn't that people may use this tool to make their lives easier, it's that people may use it to commit cybercrime, and do it way more efficiently and effectively.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Managing Cybersecurity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Clearview AI Faces €30.5M Head Mare hacktivist group targets Russia and Belarus Zyxel fixed critical OS command injection flaw in multiple routers VMware fixed a code execution flaw in Fusion hypervisor U.S.

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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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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

Eastern, and will provide viewers with information they need to understand the future of cybercrime and give them tools to stop it. Dan Shiebler, Head of Machine Learning, Abnormal Security As the Head of Machine Learning at Abnormal Security, Dan leads a team of 40+ detection engineers to build AI systems that fight cybercrime.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Fortunately, emerging trends in the financial technology sector may have the potential to turn the tide of cybercrime and keep our financial data safe. . AI fraud detection. .

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 8, 2023

WormGPT, a private new chatbot service advertised as a way to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help write malicious software without all the pesky prohibitions on such activity enforced by ChatGPT and Google Bard, has started adding restrictions on how the service can be used.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Unauthorised transactions made with the help of lost or stolen credit cards, counterfeit cards, ID document forgery and identity theft, fake identification, email phishing, and imposter scams are among the most common types of payment fraud today.”

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

GreatHorn told SC Media this particular tactic was only previously seen in small “one-off scams,” until a sudden surge in this technique that began in October 2020 and escalated further in January 2021. As for traditional email scanners, “The use of multiple filtration strategies should be applied by the scanners,” said Hoddinott.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to a recent analysis conducted by Freshbooks on the rise of Covid scams, email remains one of the most vulnerable outlets for cybercriminals. Still, because of the overwhelming pressure the healthcare sector suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were left more vulnerable to cybercrime. The data of over 1.2

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most high-profile technology developments in recent history. It would appear that there is no end to what AI can do.

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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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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.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security measures ensure this data is safeguarded against breaches, fraud, hacking, and other forms of cybercrime. Banks can minimize the financial risks associated with cybercrime by investing in advanced cyber security solutions. Banks must use strong encryption methods for data at rest and in transit.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What Stoll was calling us to do is to take the threats of scams, misinformation campaigns, and cybercrime seriously. With some experts predicting that cybercrime is going to grow into a $10 trillion industry by 2025, how long can digital trust be taken for granted before we begin to lose faith in our digital services?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Through machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML and AI), Proofpoint takes a multi-layer approach to stopping bad actors. A new behavioral engine product examines suspicious characteristics of the behaviors of these bad actors.

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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This threat category encompasses a wide range of activities that attackers deploy when attempting to gain access to either information or services through exploiting human error or behaviour,” reads an ENISA statement. That’s one of many eye-opening findings in “ Oh, Behave! and the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. AI-powered scams will soar: As attackers leverage commoditized AI tools, scamsespecially romance, investment, and fraudwill grow more convincing and costly.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 8, 2023

WormGPT , a private new chatbot service advertised as a way to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write malicious software without all the pesky prohibitions on such activity enforced by the likes of ChatGPT and Google Bard , has started adding restrictions of its own on how the service can be used. ” Image: SlashNext.com.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Lawmakers Should Update The Anti-Money-Laundering Act Of 2020 To Account For Inflation appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We each need to consider how these trends may affect our organizations and allocate our budgets and resources accordingly: AI will turbo-charge cybersecurity and cyberthreats: Artificial intelligence (AI) will boost both attackers and defenders while causing governance issues and learning pains. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is rapidly revolutionizing various industries, including cybersecurity, allowing the creation of realistic and personalized content. The capabilities that make Generative Artificial Intelligence a powerful tool for progress also make it a significant threat in the cyber domain.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, several days ago, personal data related to Amazon employees that was allegedly leaked over the course of the MOVEit vulnerability attack was leaked on a cybercrime forum. In the past, voice impersonation wasn’t considered a major threat, which is why such scams can be so convincing.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms. By late 2024, market analysts labelled artificial intelligence (AI) a “bubble” that might soon burst. Adversaries will use these LLMs to access data faster and exploit vulnerabilities.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms. By late 2024, market analysts labelled artificial intelligence (AI) a “bubble” that might soon burst. Adversaries will use these LLMs to access data faster and exploit vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

ChatGPT—the much-hyped, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that provides human-like responses from an enormous knowledge base—has been embraced practically everywhere, from private sector businesses to K–12 classrooms. As of November 2022, people can no longer ignore the artificial elephant in the room.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2024

Statistics for H2 2023 AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web US critical infrastructure cyberattack reporting rules inch closer to reality Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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