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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.

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.

Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

'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.

60% increase in scam domain registrations targeting holiday shoppers

The rise in domain registrations targeting the retail industry indicates an expected increase in online scams during the holiday season.

Over 11.5 Million Lost to UK Online Shopping Fraud During Christmas 2023

Online shopping scams in the U.K. increased to over £11.5 million during last year's festive period, with AI-facilitated scams making detection harder.

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.

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.

Digitally native Gen Zers aren't immune to romance scams

Gen Zers lost more money to online scams than baby boomers, but they may feel immune to romance scams.

'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.

60% increase in scam domain registrations targeting holiday shoppers

The rise in domain registrations targeting the retail industry indicates an expected increase in online scams during the holiday season.

Over 11.5 Million Lost to UK Online Shopping Fraud During Christmas 2023

Online shopping scams in the U.K. increased to over £11.5 million during last year's festive period, with AI-facilitated scams making detection harder.
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#cybercrime

Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide

International law enforcement collaborates to combat cybercrime through Operation Synergia II, resulting in significant arrests and server takedowns worldwide.

Online Scammers Posed as Brad Pitt to Get Cash, Spanish Police Say

Five arrested for defrauding two women by posing as Brad Pitt online, emphasizing the risks of online impersonation scams.

Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide

International law enforcement collaborates to combat cybercrime through Operation Synergia II, resulting in significant arrests and server takedowns worldwide.

Online Scammers Posed as Brad Pitt to Get Cash, Spanish Police Say

Five arrested for defrauding two women by posing as Brad Pitt online, emphasizing the risks of online impersonation scams.
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#misinformation

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Online scams exploit election tensions, using misinformation and hate to sell products and manipulate users.

AI is Corrupting the Internet as We Know It

The internet's misinformation problem is exacerbated by AI-generated fake imagery and text, leading to a skewed reality online.

Profiteers Are Exploiting US Election Conspiracies and Hate to Make Millions

Online scams exploit election tensions, using misinformation and hate to sell products and manipulate users.

AI is Corrupting the Internet as We Know It

The internet's misinformation problem is exacerbated by AI-generated fake imagery and text, leading to a skewed reality online.
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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.
#consumer-protection

Fake listings for real companies are plaguing Canadian consumers, businesses | CBC News

Consumers warned of fake listings on search engines leading to fraudulent websites
Verify authenticity of websites before making purchases to avoid scams.

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

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

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.

Fake listings for real companies are plaguing Canadian consumers, businesses | CBC News

Consumers warned of fake listings on search engines leading to fraudulent websites
Verify authenticity of websites before making purchases to avoid scams.

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

Online scams are rampant with inadequate regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable to fraudulent schemes impersonating public figures.

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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Instagram adds more guardrails to protect teens against sextortion

Instagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.

Cambodia Arrests Journalist Known for Exposing Scam Centers

Journalist Mech Dara was arrested after exposing human trafficking linked to online scams in Cambodia.
#children

How to protect your kids and teens from popular cyber scams

Teens lost a staggering $210 million to online scams in 2022.
Sextortion scams targeting teen boys have increased by 20% between October 2022 and March 2023.

Google and Roblox teamed up on a weird game to teach kids about internet safety

Google and Roblox's collaboration aims to educate children on internet safety through an engaging game.

How to protect your kids and teens from popular cyber scams

Teens lost a staggering $210 million to online scams in 2022.
Sextortion scams targeting teen boys have increased by 20% between October 2022 and March 2023.

Google and Roblox teamed up on a weird game to teach kids about internet safety

Google and Roblox's collaboration aims to educate children on internet safety through an engaging game.
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Someone's Sending Out Legal Threats From Fake, AI-Generated "Lawyers"

The account representing a fake law firm sent threats based on non-existent copyright claims.
The firm was exposed as fake through inconsistencies in requests and online presence.

The Mystery of the Towing Company Spam

Spam diaries on Daily Kos advertise fake towing companies with non-existent addresses.
The fake towing companies use stock footage in their ads, suggesting a mysterious and potentially fraudulent operation.

Why Gen Z Is Surprisingly Susceptible to Financial Scams

Younger adults more susceptible to online scams than older generations due to tailored schemes and trust in social media.
Financial scams exploit a generation facing economic challenges, such as inflation and high housing costs.

Tanya Sweeney: I thought I'd never fall for an online scam -until I got duped by a robot dog and a dropshipping scam

The author thought they were invincible to online scams, until they fell victim to one involving a toy poodle.
The scam involved purchasing a toy poochon and wiring money to the scammer.

Getting packages you didn't order from Amazon or elsewhere? Here's how to deal with e-commerce scams

Research unfamiliar vendors before making a purchase online.
Use secure sign-in methods like passkeys and regularly change passwords.
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4 Phishing Email Examples Even I Could Fall For (& How to Spot Them)

Phishing emails are online scams that trick recipients into providing sensitive information.
Phishing emails come in various types, each designed to exploit specific vulnerabilities or scenarios.

Conmen using increasingly sophisticated AI to scam people online, MPs told

Conmen are using AI technology, including voice cloning and deepfakes, to scam people online
Social media companies are accused of not doing enough to tackle fraudsters using AI
AI plays a significant role in online scams, with about 70% of bank frauds starting on social media

AI generated women steal thousands from men looking for love in dating app and social media scams

Artificial intelligence is being used to target victims on texts, social media, and dating apps, with people losing thousands of dollars to fake profiles.
Some victims are convinced to make investments, send money, or provide personal information to these AI-generated profiles.
It is important to be cautious and skeptical when interacting with individuals online, especially those who ask for money or make unrealistic claims.

'Serial cybercriminal and scammer' jailed for 8 years

A man in Los Angeles has been sentenced to eight years in prison for SIM-swap attacks and online scams.
He defrauded hundreds of people and stole $740,000 over a four-year period.
He impersonated Apple support and used Zelle payments to commit fraud.

4 Phishing Email Examples Even I Could Fall For (& How to Spot Them)

Phishing emails are online scams that trick recipients into providing sensitive information.
Phishing emails come in various types, each designed to exploit specific vulnerabilities or scenarios.

Conmen using increasingly sophisticated AI to scam people online, MPs told

Conmen are using AI technology, including voice cloning and deepfakes, to scam people online
Social media companies are accused of not doing enough to tackle fraudsters using AI
AI plays a significant role in online scams, with about 70% of bank frauds starting on social media

AI generated women steal thousands from men looking for love in dating app and social media scams

Artificial intelligence is being used to target victims on texts, social media, and dating apps, with people losing thousands of dollars to fake profiles.
Some victims are convinced to make investments, send money, or provide personal information to these AI-generated profiles.
It is important to be cautious and skeptical when interacting with individuals online, especially those who ask for money or make unrealistic claims.

'Serial cybercriminal and scammer' jailed for 8 years

A man in Los Angeles has been sentenced to eight years in prison for SIM-swap attacks and online scams.
He defrauded hundreds of people and stole $740,000 over a four-year period.
He impersonated Apple support and used Zelle payments to commit fraud.
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Bumble's AI Deception Detector Blocks 95% Fake Accounts | MobileAppDaily

Bumble is using artificial intelligence to combat fake, scam, and spam accounts on its platform.
The AI tool, Deception Detector, can automatically block 95% of inauthentic accounts before users come across them.

'I fell for a scam when shopping on social media - what should I do?'

Be cautious when purchasing items online and verify the seller's credibility.
Contact your bank to report the fraudulent transaction and cancel your card if necessary.

'I fell for a scam when shopping on social media - but what should I do?'

Beware of fake accounts on social media when making purchases.
If you made a purchase from a fake account, contact your bank and report the fraud.

The most scammed items on Facebook Marketplace revelaed

Over a third of advertisements on Facebook Marketplace are potential scams, according to TSB's fraud team.
TSB's data shows that 73% of all purchase fraud cases come from Facebook Marketplace.

Certain Google searches like 'Taylor Swift' can lead to malware

Hackers are using popular Google searches as a way to install malware on unsuspecting users' computers.
Specific searches that hackers tend to use include 'how to make money online' and 'Taylor Swift'.
Users should be wary of downloading special software or visiting websites promising free people and phone number searches.
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Wannabe supervillain pulls AI 'heist' to steal competitor traffic, but really just shows how unchecked AI is going to ruin the internet

Scammers are using AI to steal content and generate traffic for their own benefit.
AI technology makes it easier for scammers to create articles at scale.
Content theft through AI is a growing concern in the online space.

Malwarebytes Labs Reveals 50% Uptick in Credit Card Skimming in Advance of the Holiday Shopping Season

Credit card skimming is on the rise for the holiday shopping season.
Malvertising incidents have increased by 42% month-over-month in the US.
Shoppers should be cautious of compromised websites and online scams during the holiday season.

Wannabe supervillain pulls AI 'heist' to steal competitor traffic, but really just shows how unchecked AI is going to ruin the internet

Scammers are using AI to steal content and generate traffic for their own benefit.
AI technology makes it easier for scammers to create articles at scale.
Content theft through AI is a growing concern in the online space.

Malwarebytes Labs Reveals 50% Uptick in Credit Card Skimming in Advance of the Holiday Shopping Season

Credit card skimming is on the rise for the holiday shopping season.
Malvertising incidents have increased by 42% month-over-month in the US.
Shoppers should be cautious of compromised websites and online scams during the holiday season.
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Zara shoppers warned against fake customer service accounts on X

Online scammers use fake Zara customer service accounts to steal personal information.

Honor introduces AI-based Defocus Eye Protection and Deepfake Detection at MWC Shanghai

Honor unveiled AI Defocus Eye Protection and AI Deepfake Detection at MWC Shanghai.
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