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Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Marketing tech

Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing Chrome's defenses with AI to combat online scams using Gemini Nano, its AI model for improved user protection.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How to talk to your family and friends about online security - before it's too late

Encouraging healthy suspicion is key to protecting loved ones from online scams.
fromHarvard Gazette
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

You'd never fall for an online scam, right? - Harvard Gazette

Online scams are increasing, affecting people of all backgrounds, and 2022 losses reached $12.5 billion, a significant rise.
Information security
fromZDNET
5 months ago

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Nearly half of employed people have fallen victim to cyberattack or scam

Nearly half of respondents have fallen victim to a cyberattack or scam, revealing a profound cybersecurity vulnerability globally.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams | TechCrunch

Google is enhancing Chrome's defenses with AI to combat online scams using Gemini Nano, its AI model for improved user protection.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.
more#cybersecurity
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
UK news

I exposed my husband's 'online affair' - he was flirting with a scammer claiming to be an ex-porn star

An online affair leads to the separation of a couple after 16 years due to trust issues and emotional betrayal.
#fraud-prevention
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kids Are Using a Clever Trick to Get Stuff From Amazon for Free

Wealthy Gen Z and millennials are increasingly engaging in online scamming, particularly through 'digital shoplifting' schemes.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

Scambaiting is on the rise as a response to increased sophisticated scams, allowing individuals to combat scammers directly.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Kids Are Using a Clever Trick to Get Stuff From Amazon for Free

Wealthy Gen Z and millennials are increasingly engaging in online scamming, particularly through 'digital shoplifting' schemes.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Online marketing

'Teaching people how to avoid scams is better than helping someone who's lost a ton of money': Scambaiters are going viral on YouTube

Scambaiting is on the rise as a response to increased sophisticated scams, allowing individuals to combat scammers directly.
more#fraud-prevention
#social-media-fraud
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

Online scams are leveraging AI-generated images to mislead victims, becoming more sophisticated.
A French woman was scammed out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt through social media.
She divorced her husband, believing in a fabricated relationship with the scammer.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Dog groomer urges caution after social media scam

Online fraud targeting influencers can lead to serious consequences, including account takeover and financial loss.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
France news

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

Online scams are leveraging AI-generated images to mislead victims, becoming more sophisticated.
A French woman was scammed out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt through social media.
She divorced her husband, believing in a fabricated relationship with the scammer.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Dog groomer urges caution after social media scam

Online fraud targeting influencers can lead to serious consequences, including account takeover and financial loss.
more#social-media-fraud
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Indians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025

Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.
The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.
#emotional-manipulation
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can't Stop Them.

Many elderly individuals fall victim to online fraud through emotional manipulation, leading to devastating financial losses.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead

A woman lost €830,000 to a fake Brad Pitt, believing in a romantic online relationship.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can't Stop Them.

Many elderly individuals fall victim to online fraud through emotional manipulation, leading to devastating financial losses.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman hands 800,000 to scammers after fake Brad Pitt convinces her to divorce husband and marry him instead

A woman lost €830,000 to a fake Brad Pitt, believing in a romantic online relationship.
more#emotional-manipulation
fromTheregister
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Interpol: Stop calling it 'pig butchering'

Interpol is shifting from using harmful scam terminology to promote victim sensitivity and encourage reporting.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
Wearables

Strictly's Chris McCausland inspires more blind dancers

Starting Christmas shopping early can alleviate stress and save money.
Vigilance is essential against online scams during high-traffic shopping days like Black Friday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Martin Lewis warns of online scam wild west' over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Online scams pose a significant risk to consumers, resembling a 'wild west' environment, according to Martin Lewis.
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