An AI-generated receipt from a fictional San Francisco steakhouse has gone viral for its realism, raising alarms about the future of image-based verification. With AI tools now able to produce convincing forgeries, industries are facing urgent questions about security, fraud prevention, and the evolving definition of digital proof.

Europol’s latest SOCTA 2025 report exposes a major shift in organized crime, fueled by AI tools like generative models, deepfakes, and autonomous systems. From multilingual fraud to AI-generated child abuse material and smuggling optimization, the report warns of rising threats and urges stronger cooperation across the EU and beyond.

A new AI-powered email scam targeting Netflix users replicates legitimate correspondence with eerie accuracy, urging subscribers to update payment details. Cybersecurity experts warn of AI’s role in amplifying phishing threats as telltale signs reveal the fraud.

A sophisticated AI scam mimicking Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s voice has duped prominent business figures, including Giorgio Armani and Massimo Moratti, into transferring large sums. As Milan prosecutors investigate, the case highlights the growing threat of voice-cloning technology in fraud schemes.

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created AI-powered phone scam agents using OpenAI's voice API, revealing how easily AI technology can be exploited for fraudulent activities. These agents can convincingly interact in real-time, making phone scams more effective and challenging to detect, posing a growing threat to public security.