Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram says its testing new ways to use facial recognition—both to combat scams and to help restore access to compromised accounts. Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 12, 2025

Its a cyber attack where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations or trusted individuals to steal sensitive information like passwords, financial data, or access credentials. Todays phishing scams are sophisticated, tailored for you, and often indistinguishable from real communications. Change your password immediately!"

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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. 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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2023

You may have seen a worrying report of Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used in a virtual kidnapping scam. Unfortunately, with the daughter out of sight this just made the scam seem more believable. Virtual kidnapping scams have been around for many years , but this is a new spin on a well-worn technique.

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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

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

APRIL 28, 2025

RELATED: Hong Kong Clerk Defrauded of $25 Million in Sophisticated Deepfake Scam ] Weaponizing data breach with AI Data breaches have always been a valuable resource for attackers, but AI magnifies their impact and can even use cloud automation tricks to better store, segment, and safeguard data. For phishing, this is a gold mine.

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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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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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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. Incorporate additional authentication layers, such as one-time passwords (OTPs) or behavioral biometrics.

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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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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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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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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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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2022

And they are always going after the weakest link in a corporate security posture – weak passwords, lack of security awareness, lack of digital skills. Besides enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance our security posture, it is equally important to consider customer experience.

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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. For consumers, being alert to suspicious emails, using secure passwords, and frequently backing up data is crucial.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This hoax involves what's called a captive portal, which is a web page that prompts users to enter personal information or login credentials, such as usernames and passwords. 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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated Misspellings and poorly formatted text used to be the leading indicators of an email scam, but they’re getting more sophisticated. In March 2023, an artificial intelligence chatbot called GPT-4 received an update that lets users give specific instructions about styles and tasks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Android 14 developer preview highlights multiple security improvements One in nine online stores are leaking your data, says study New ESXiArgs encryption routine outmaneuvers recovery methods TrickBot gang members sanctioned after pandemic ransomware attacks Update now!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Web search is about to embark on a new journey thanks to artificial intelligence technology that online giants such as Microsoft and Google are experimenting with. Indeed, Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) include paid Google ads that in some cases lead to scams or malware. com Tech support scam domains: ryderlawns[.]xyz

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as critical tools for dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats. Hackers can now generate accurate password lists automatically and even customize them according to a specific set of data (e.g., New kinds of Phishing attacks.

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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. In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm.

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Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Artificial intelligence (AI), unpacking its concepts, implications, and real-world applications. Brace yourself for an extended journey through the marvels and challenges of artificial intelligence. Part 2: AI and the need for vigilance in our digital lives The rise of AI scams 1.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cybercriminals use fraudulent emails, text messages, or websites designed to look legitimate to trick customers or employees into revealing sensitive information like account numbers, passwords, or personal details. Once they gain access, hackers can steal money, commit identity theft, or infiltrate the bank’s internal systems.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Companies need to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to combat account takeovers and tackle fraud at the front door and subsequently throughout their networks. Internal hygiene is critical, and that includes ensuring that system level usernames and passwords are not hard-coded.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

One of these botnets was Quad7 , which was installed on compromised routers by the Storm-0940 actor to conduct password spraying. In the past, voice impersonation wasn’t considered a major threat, which is why such scams can be so convincing. However, the advent of AI technologies has completely changed this paradigm.

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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

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. In the U.S., Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

social engineering tactics and strange sender behaviors), they also use artificial intelligence algorithms. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password. MFA normally consists of a password, a physical device such as a smartphone, and biometric data such as a fingerprint.

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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. The group social-engineered the organization’s help desk, employing fluent English to achieve a reset of a compromised account’s password.

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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. The group social-engineered the organization’s help desk, employing fluent English to achieve a reset of a compromised account’s password.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2025

That said, Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) agent technology, robotics, and APIs are transforming the way we live and work, but they also present new challenges for web application and API security. AI-powered attacks, like deepfake video scams, have been limited to date.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

URLs within the email may also link to malware or might be connected to an ad-click scam. Meanwhile, attackers on the backend just got themselves a brand new email address and password to do whatever they were planning to do with it, whether committing financial fraud, harvesting credentials, or setting them up for resale.

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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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