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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain | TechCrunch

Frauds involving digital transactions accounted for more than half of all reported bank fraud in 2024 - 13,516 cases resulting in losses of ₹5.2 billion (about $58.61 million), according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Online scams caused an estimated ₹70 billion (roughly $789 million) in losses in the first five months of 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs said.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings

A 31-year-old special education teacher lost nearly $70,000 to phone scammers who impersonated police and isolated her to control her actions.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Scamming became the new farming': inside India's cybercrime villages

A rural district in Jharkhand became a nationwide hub for large-scale mobile-phone banking scams, enriching young perpetrators and transforming public experience of India's digital revolution.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune Crypto
4 months ago

Secret Service in US expands a global push against crypto scams

Scammers use attractive cryptocurrency platforms to deceive victims into investing, leading to significant financial loss.
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fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
Digital life

Google to scale up AI-powered fraud detection and security operations in India | TechCrunch

Google's Safety Charter aims to combat rising digital fraud in India through AI, partnerships, and a new security engineering center.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
Marketing tech

That DeepSeek installer you just clicked? It's malware

Cybercriminals are using a fake AI installer to distribute malware called BrowserVenom, jeopardizing sensitive data globally.
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fromWIRED
6 months ago

Coinbase Will Reimburse Customers Up to $400 Million After Data Breach

North Korean digital fraud is a growing concern, highlighted by the release of 1,000 linked email addresses and associated individuals.
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