Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2024

The San Francisco Chronicle tells a story about a family that almost got scammed when they heard their son’s voice telling them he’d been in a car accident and hurt a pregnant woman. The FBI says it has received more than 195 complaints about this type of scam that it refers to as “grandparent scams.”

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. Also:  I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work In March 2024, the company revealed that customer data from 2019 and earlier had been leaked on the dark web , affecting 7.6

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam. The criminals have discovered how many people don't understand investing in cryptocurrency and have turned Investment Scams into a new money factory. . #1 Identity Theft. Investment Scam Examples.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. External threats: Disinformation and scams Misinformation campaigns: Deepfakes are increasingly used to spread false information, influence elections, and create social unrest.

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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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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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Identity IQ

JULY 22, 2024

AI Scams Are Targeting Voters in the Upcoming Election IdentityIQ As the upcoming election approaches, voters are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated AI scams designed to provide misinformation to influence the election results. How to Help Avoid AI Scams There are a number of ways to help avoid AI scams.

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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 have become more sophisticated, making it harder to identify threats, and leaving more people vulnerable to fraud.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and our 2024 Identity Breach Report: Welcome to the GenAI Attack Revolution offers essential insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) and complex data sets are transforming the threats we face today.

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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.”

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Financial institutions like MasterCard are adopting artificial intelligence and machine learning processes to predict and prevent fraud. AI fraud detection. .

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 5, 2024

AI-Powered Identity Protection: How Machine Learning Safeguards Your Data IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are technologies that play a significant role in data protection. This can help organizations and individuals prevent identity theft or act quickly when fraud has occurred.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

From personal information like Social Security numbers and addresses to sensitive financial details, banks store a treasure trove of data that, if compromised, can lead to identity theft, fraud, and significant financial loss for individuals. Cyber security plays a crucial role in safeguarding this information from unauthorized access.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Potential consequences for users If the breach is legitimate, it could have significant security and privacy implications for OmniGPT users, including: Phishing and identity theft : Exposed email addresses and phone numbers can be leveraged for targeted phishing attacks and social engineering scams.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Last year, we suggested that charity-related scams would increase globally. We witnessed cases of abusing such efforts, particularly those associated with the Israeli-Hamas conflict, with Kaspersky researchers uncovering more than 540 scam emails and numerous fraudulent websites that imitated legitimate humanitarian aid campaigns.

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Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

Coronavirus scams are spreading nearly as fast as the virus itself. 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 298,000 consumer complaints related to COVID-19 stimulus payments, 68 percent of them involving fraud or identity theft. As of Jan.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. Identity theft will evolve: Stolen identities will fuel new fraud schemes, like creating crypto accounts in victims names. Secure digital identities: Broader adoption of services like Clear and ID.me

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Top 5 Scams to Watch Out for During the 2024 Holiday Season IdentityIQ The holiday season brings a spirit of generosity, shopping sprees, and celebratory spending—but it also attracts scammers who look to exploit the holiday rush. While some scams are holiday-specific, others are annual threats with new, sophisticated twists.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players. The AI-powered scam playbook From generative AI (GenAI) phishing emails to deepfake impersonations of IRS agents, attackers are raising the barand the risks. Report fraud If you suspect identity theft, file IRS Form 14039 and contact IdentityTheft.gov immediately.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Other scam pages featured surveys, offering respondents gifts or prize draws for participating. Such fake giveaways are a classic scam tactic. Beyond verification scams, fraudsters also lured victims with attractive offers. Some scams offered users a surprise “gift” a free Telegram Premium subscription.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Today, October 15, Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs has released a threat intelligence report revealing the current threats tied to U.S.-based The research observes new phishing scams aimed at voters, malicious domain registrations impersonating candidates, and other alarming threat activity. government year-over-year.

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