Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

However, about six months into my role at Webroot, I was successfully phished by our IT department who were sending out simulated phishing emails at the time. They’ve also shut down hundreds of suspected phishing sites, which promise vaccines and other aid. Have you ever had any close calls with malicious actors? As of Jan.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

In earlier days of scams like these, success depended a great deal on the criminal’s skills at social engineering, but rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean scammers can now easily and convincingly fake the “voice” of the relative that is the supposed victim of the accident.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This includes enhancements to application controls, protection shield to vulnerable drivers, identity theft protection and a simple way to manage all passwords.

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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. AI-Powered Phishing Scammers have begun leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to make phishing scams more convincing and impactful.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and our 2024 Identity Breach Report: Welcome to the GenAI Attack Revolution offers essential insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) and complex data sets are transforming the threats we face today.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Tackling Deepfakes and AI-Driven Threats Artificial intelligence (AI) has driven incredible advancements but also previously unimagined challenges. These tools are being weaponized for extortion, identity theft, ransomware, misinformation, and harassment.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In a SIM-swapping attack , the fraudsters will phish or purchase credentials for mobile phone company employees, and use those credentials to redirect a target’s mobile calls and text messages to a device the attackers control. .” ” Beige members were implicated in two stories published here in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

In terms of the metaverse platform, there will likely be a wide assortment of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), sophisticated 3D graphics, high-end sensors, edge computing , blockchain payments, and so on. But in the meantime, there are still various security challenges.

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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kaspersky researchers uncovered phishing schemes targeting Hamster Kombat players, a popular Telegram-based clicker game, where attackers used fraudulent links to steal credentials and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. Just as predicted, the rise of voice deepfakes continued in 2024, fueling scams like vishing (voice phishing).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Phishing Attacks Phishing remains one of the most prevalent threats in the banking industry.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

Mobile devices are one of the primary targets for attackers to compromise credentials, through either phishing, malware, network, or device exploits attacks, and are often overlooked by companies as part of their overall security strategy," said Kern Smith, Vice President, Americas, at Zimperium.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Dark Web Data Markets The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that has become a major concern for cybersecurity, especially regarding dark web identity theft. In about recent years 9 million identities experienced identity theft, showing the urgent need for awareness and protective measures against these threats.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Originally developed to detect and remove malware or computer viruses, modern antivirus software can now protect against ransomware, browser attacks, keyloggers, malicious websites, and even sometimes phishing attempts. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. Also Read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A significant component of this is the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning to become embedded across every aspect of the enterprise, service provider, and government systems. In cybersecurity, Cisco invested early in IPS, Firewall, VPN, and endpoint security; they produced exceptional results.

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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. Whether it’s voice cloning , phishing, or deepfakes, scammers are leveraging AI to trick people on an unprecedented scale.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2021

Jack Chapman, vice president of threat intelligence at email and data security software maker Egress Software, told eSecurity Planet that if what the attackers say is true, the breach could be one of the most serious seen so far this year. Data breaches continue to be a scourge of enterprises. million – was down 20 percent. million to $4.24

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ, a trusted identity theft and credit monitoring brand under IDIQ, recently came out with its 2022 Scam Report. It takes a close look at the latest trends in identity theft, breaks down the new wave of AI-related scams, and gives suggestions for how consumers can better protect themselves.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Potential consequences for users If the breach is legitimate, it could have significant security and privacy implications for OmniGPT users, including: Phishing and identity theft : Exposed email addresses and phone numbers can be leveraged for targeted phishing attacks and social engineering scams.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2024

Deepfake videos, which use artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic but entirely fake footage, and AI-powered robocalls, which use advanced speech synthesis to deliver convincing but fraudulent messages, are among the tactics being used to sway public opinion and disrupt the democratic process.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

Identity Theft. Phishing/Vishing/Smishing/Pharming. The theory was that their advanced Artificial Intelligence was doing Bitcoin trading to make amazing profits. . $213,196,082. Tech Support. 347,657,432. 146,477,709. Non-Payment/Non-Delivery. 337,493,071. 265,011,249. 278,267,918. 219,484,699. Credit Card Fraud.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Protection features include anti-spam, anti-fraud, anti-phishing , web attack prevention, vulnerability assessment, advanced threat defense, and complete real-time data protection. Through powerful artificial intelligence-guided (AI) investigations, you can make sense of data and reduce alert fatigue.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

Although they both work towards a mutual goal, they exist at different stages of the identity-checking process and use different methods for identity validation. Identity theft and data breaches are ever-present cybersecurity concerns, with Check Point research showing that cyberattacks are on a 50% increase per week.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. Sophos delivers endpoint protection harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) as well as firewalls and network and cloud security products. Learn more about KnowBe4. Learn more about IBM.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also, that threat actors, especially state-sponsored, and criminal enterprises would take advantage of the expanding cyber-attack surface by using their resources to employ more sophisticated means for discovering target vulnerabilities, automating phishing, and finding new deceptive paths for infiltrating malware.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

ZestAI’s Quest to make Artificial Intelligence Explainable Episode 155: Disinformation is a Cyber Weapon and APTs warm to Mobile Malware From China with Love: New York Firm sold millions in PRC Surveillance Gear to US Government, Military. Read the whole entry. » » Related Stories Episode 166: But Why, AI?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. Identity theft will evolve: Stolen identities will fuel new fraud schemes, like creating crypto accounts in victims names. Secure digital identities: Broader adoption of services like Clear and ID.me

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

To rush users into entering their data carelessly, on the phishing page, the scammers displayed warnings about dwindling accommodation availability and an imminent payment deadline for the booking. Potential victims were prompted to check their profile by entering their login credentials into a phishing form.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These messages often link to fake websites or phishing portals that aim to steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, and addresses. They solicit donations through phishing emails, fraudulent websites, and even door to door. How to Protect Yourself: Only track shipments through official sites or apps.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players. The AI-powered scam playbook From generative AI (GenAI) phishing emails to deepfake impersonations of IRS agents, attackers are raising the barand the risks. Phishing via text and voice is also on the rise, especially as AI makes impersonations harder to detect."

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Approximately 30% of phishing web pages were related to Covid-19. In April 2020, Google reported 18 million instances per day of malware and phishing email sent via its Gmail service using Covid-related topics as a lure. Phishing emails were a prevalent mode of attack, and they have been in circulation since at least the mid-1990s.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As long as humans are well……human, phishing attacks will lead to ransomware infecting more and more networks, and businesses, municipalities and other organizations will continue to pay whatever they must in order to regain control of their data and systems. Ransomware will continue to thrive. The cloud will leak.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Today, October 15, Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs has released a threat intelligence report revealing the current threats tied to U.S.-based The research observes new phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other alarming threat activity. government year-over-year. More than 1.3

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