Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. Selling the known-valid credentials to other attackers on underground forums.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Deepfakes involve AI-generated synthetic media that convincingly mimics real individuals' voices and faces. While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

In earlier days of scams like these, success depended a great deal on the criminal’s skills at social engineering, but rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) mean scammers can now easily and convincingly fake the “voice” of the relative that is the supposed victim of the accident.

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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. As AI becomes more sophisticated, criminals are finding ways to exploit it, particularly in the area of identity theft and misinformation. Let’s dive in. What are deepfakes?

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Dark Web Data Markets The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that has become a major concern for cybersecurity, especially regarding dark web identity theft. In about recent years 9 million identities experienced identity theft, showing the urgent need for awareness and protective measures against these threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Tackling Deepfakes and AI-Driven Threats Artificial intelligence (AI) has driven incredible advancements but also previously unimagined challenges. One of the most concerning is deepfakes synthetic media that mimic real people with such accuracy that they defy all but the very closest scrutiny.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Unauthorised transactions made with the help of lost or stolen credit cards, counterfeit cards, ID document forgery and identity theft, fake identification, email phishing, and imposter scams are among the most common types of payment fraud today.” Media contacts: Avinash Nandra / Benjamin Hart, Spreckley, oxylabs@spreckley.co.uk

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 1, 2022

Although they both work towards a mutual goal, they exist at different stages of the identity-checking process and use different methods for identity validation. Identity theft and data breaches are ever-present cybersecurity concerns, with Check Point research showing that cyberattacks are on a 50% increase per week.

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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 are schemes in which cybercriminals use artificial intelligence to carry out fraudulent activities.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

Identity Theft. Thousands of such Investment Scam sites have been created and most of them are being pushed on social media. The theory was that their advanced Artificial Intelligence was doing Bitcoin trading to make amazing profits. . $213,196,082. Tech Support. 347,657,432. 146,477,709. Non-Payment/Non-Delivery.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2024

Deepfake videos, which use artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic but entirely fake footage, and AI-powered robocalls, which use advanced speech synthesis to deliver convincing but fraudulent messages, are among the tactics being used to sway public opinion and disrupt the democratic process.

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Scams Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Phishing 59

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Phishing attacks.

Social Engineering 52

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Color-coded links expose fraudulent and dangerous websites on social media pages and search results. In addition to what McAfee Total Protection Single and Basic offer, McAfee Total Protection Pro offers Parental Controls, and McAfee Total Protection Ultimate offers Parental Controls and Identity Theft Insurance.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

It can be through email, placing them on file-sharing sites, or removable media such as USB sticks. Customers of companies that are the victim of a breach may suffer identity theft and financial loss, leading to both reputational damage and economic losses due to lawsuits and fines.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Biometric data gained recognition as a critical aspect of privacy protection, with the European Union adopting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act to address privacy concerns associated with facial recognition and other biometric technologies.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

While MGM was still trying to evict the intruders from its systems, an individual who claimed to have firsthand knowledge of the hack contacted multiple media outlets to offer interviews about how it all went down. A source close to the investigation said @Holy also was a moderator on “ Harm Nation ,” an offshoot of 764.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Scammers create fake online stores with appealing discounts, usually targeting social media shoppers. Be cautious of deals only offered via social media ads and thoroughly investigate the site. AI in Holiday Scams AI (artificial intelligence) has made it easier for scammers to create convincing, hard-to-detect holiday scams.

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Scams Identity Theft Retail Phishing 111

SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Trapped in social networks To steal credentials for social media and messenger accounts, scammers used another classic technique: asking users to verify themselves. Some fake social media and messenger pages were designed not to steal login credentials but to install malware on victims’ devices.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players. What you can do to stay safe Don't trust unsolicited messages The IRS doesn't initiate contact by email, text, or social media. Report fraud If you suspect identity theft, file IRS Form 14039 and contact IdentityTheft.gov immediately.

Scams 85

Scams Identity Theft Phishing CISO 85

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well. A deepfake is a combination of Artificial Intelligence “deep learning” and that watchword of the 2010s: “fake.”.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Social media will no longer need to be private. Social media companies will probably become a bit more responsible when it comes to the way they gather, store, crunch, analyze and sell our data to marketing companies and small to medium sized businesses looking to connect directly with consumers. But it totally could.).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Malicious actors are also utilizing artificial intelligence to create and automate the spread of disinformation and misinformation, thereby shaping public opinion in unintended ways. These databases can facilitate identity theft and targeted phishing, risking the security of those involved in elections and eroding public trust.

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