AI Scams Take Over 2024: Top 10 Threats and How to Stay Safe
In 2024, AI-driven scams have surged, exploiting advanced technologies like deepfakes, voice cloning, and generative AI. From fake job offers to fraudulent charity campaigns, these schemes are deceiving millions worldwide. Stay informed about these threats and learn essential strategies to protect yourself from falling victim.
AI-Powered Global Gambling Scam Exposed: Over 1,300 Fake Sites Targeting Victims Worldwide
A global gambling scam leveraging AI technology is deceiving victims through fake betting apps and social media ads. Group-IB CERT uncovered over 1,300 malicious websites and 500 fraudulent ads, exposing victims to data theft and financial loss. Learn about the tactics used and how to safeguard against this growing threat.
AI Scams Target Hong Kong Legislators with Deepfake Images and Voice Phishing Tactics
Hong Kong’s legislators have become targets of advanced AI scams, involving deepfake images and voice phishing. These attacks reveal vulnerabilities in cybersecurity among public officials and highlight the need for stronger defenses in a digital age. Learn how this impacts trust in governance and what steps can be taken to combat such threats.
Google Enhances Android Security with AI-Driven Scam Detection and Real-Time App Protection
Google’s new AI-powered Scam Detection and Live Threat Detection features revolutionize Android security. Available on Pixel 6 and newer, these tools identify scam calls and malicious apps in real-time, protecting users from rising threats while maintaining privacy with on-device processing. Android just got safer!
AI Scam Agents Leverage OpenAI Voice API: A New Threat to Phone Scam Security
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.