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Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks

Booking.com users have been falling victim to cyber-criminals who trick them into paying scammers instead of hotels.

The company has faced criticism for failing to stop the fraud and for not adequately protecting its users. [ more ]

Mediapost

6 months ago

Facebook Ads Spread Malware In Fake Google Bard Downloads

Social media is being used to spread misinformation and fraud, including fake versions of Google's AI technology Bard.

Google has filed a lawsuit against scammers who attempted to exploit public enthusiasm for GAI by spreading malware and weaponizing copyright laws.

The action taken by Google aims to protect users and small businesses from fraudsters and enhance the rise of GAI across its platforms. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

Los Angeles

Nationwide manhunt for a fake priest who stole faith as well as cash ends in Moreno Valley

Scammers can pose as priests to steal from trusting churchgoers. [ more ]

Futurism

1 month ago

Facebook Is Making Insane AI-Generated Fever Dreams Go Viral for Gullible Boomers

Scammers are using lowbrow AI-generated content to grow audiences on Facebook.

Facebook's algorithms are rewarding AI spam accounts for flooding feeds with images. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Americans Were Scammed For More Than $10 Billion Last Year: Here Are 15 Of Their Stories

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their tactics, preying on people's fears and vulnerabilities.

It's important to stay calm, verify information independently, and never give money or personal information to unknown individuals. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

Beware of scammers targeting your electronics: Nothing's safe

Scammers can now access and control home electronics, posing a threat to homeowners.

Phishing scams through email have become increasingly prevalent and dangerous. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

3 months ago

This article is real but AI-generated deepfakes look damn close and are scamming people | CBC News

Scammers are using deepfake technology to exploit the names and images of Canadian celebrities to promote investment and cryptocurrency schemes.

Lawyers warn that current laws have not kept up with rapidly advancing AI technology, leaving little legal recourse for victims of deepfake scams. [ more ]

Mail Online

4 months ago

Santa spyware: Hackers hide viruses in Google results for tech deals

Scammers are using Google Ads to target people searching for popular tech products and redirect them to fake websites that install malware.

The top offenders in the study were MacBook Air, Samsung Galaxy Buds, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. [ more ]

Mail Online

Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts next month

Gmail users with inactive accounts will lose access to their data

Users must log in to Gmail and Google Photos to avoid data loss

Google announced the policy change to protect users from security threats [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Pushy demeanor, 'uninspired' business names: Boston police offer tips to spot home improvement scams

Scammers target Boston residents with home improvement scams during spring.

Scammers use tactics like door-to-door solicitation and urgent work to defraud homeowners. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Prospect Heights Woman Loses $50,000 in Phone Scam

Phone scam victims can happen to anyone, even financial experts

Scammers use elaborate tactics to deceive victims into handing over large sums of money. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

FTC asks the public if they'd like AI fakes protection

The FTC is introducing a rule to file federal lawsuits against AI impersonation scammers targeting businesses and government agencies.

The FTC is seeking public comment on whether the new rule should also cover the impersonation of private individuals. [ more ]

pcgamer

Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]

TipRanks Financial

6 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Alphabet's (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Sues Scammers Exploiting AI Hype - TipRanks.com

Google has filed a lawsuit against scammers in India and Vietnam who are using deceptive tactics to steal social media credentials.

Risks associated with AI have led to an increase in SEC disclosures, highlighting the potential dangers of rapid advancements in AI technology.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is investing heavily in AI to capitalize on growing demand and enhance its capabilities. [ more ]

Electronic Frontier Foundation

3 months ago

Worried About AI Voice Clone Scams? Create a Family Password

Scammers are using audio deepfake technology to clone victims' voices and make their scams more convincing.

Creating a shared verbal password with your family can help prevent falling for voice generation scams. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns

Scammers are using QR codes to direct people to harmful websites and steal their personal information.

Deceptive tactics such as placing QR codes on top of legitimate ones or using lies to create a sense of urgency are being used. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Chicago

Better Business Bureau shares tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams

Scammers often try to get you to donate immediately, so be cautious of immediate donation requests.

Avoid giving cash or gift cards to charities.

Avoid sharing personal information like your Social Security number or driver's license with charities. [ more ]

Brandingmag

Marketing

Thinking Different about Apple's "Think Different" Campaign

The author specializes in measuring the financial returns of marketing investments.

There is a fundamental misunderstanding of how advertising works, especially with brand campaigns.

Brand campaigns can be difficult to differentiate between those sold by scammers and those sold by skilled professionals. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com