Tag: fraud
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Common Crypto Scams and How to Protect Your Funds in 2026
Crypto scams are surging worldwide, from pig butchering to fake trading platforms and deepfakes, draining victims while fraud teams struggle to keep up. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/common-crypto-scams-protect-funds-2026/
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AI-Enabled Voice and Virtual Meeting Fraud Surges 1000%+
Pindrop warns of 1210% increase in AI-powered fraud last year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-voice-virtual-meeting-fraud/
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Should I stay or should I go?
Tags: access, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, communications, compliance, cybersecurity, finance, fraud, insurance, jobs, network, risk, strategy, supply-chain, update, vulnerabilityRed flag: Cognitive disconnect: Lack of access to executives and the board comes up repeatedly in Cybersecurity Ventures reports as a top reason CISO’s decide to leave their jobs, according to Steve Morgan, founder of Cybersecurity Ventures. He cites lack of support as another top reason CISO’s leave.Splunk’s 2025 CISO report found 29% of respondents…
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Auto finance fraud is costing dealers up to $20,000 per incident
Auto retailers see fraud as a regular part of selling and financing vehicles, something that shows up often enough to plan around, according to Experian. Income and identity … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/04/auto-dealers-finance-fraud-losses/
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Chinese Money Laundering Jargon via Google’s Gemini
After having a short discussion with Gemini about Chinese Money Laundering, I could tell we weren’t quite connecting on my Mandarin-assistance requests, so I shared an example post from a Telegram “Crime-as-a-Service” group that was part of a Chinese Guarantee Syndicate. For context, these posts were made in the Tudou Guarantee Syndicate’s group dedicated to…
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How deepfake scams are fueling a new wave of fraud
<div cla Scammers are using deepfake technology to replicate your child’s voice in a kidnapping hoax, catfish with AI-generated video dates, and impersonate executives to steal millions. Learn how to spot deepfake fraud, and use Avast Deepfake Guard to help verify what’s real before it’s too late. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/how-deepfake-scams-are-fueling-a-new-wave-of-fraud-2/
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Medaillen oder Malware: Winter-Olympiade zieht Betrüger an
Cyberkriminelle lauern auf Milano-Cortina 2026: Mit Fake-Tickets, Phishing und KI-Betrug haben sie Sportbegeisterte im Visier. Mit diesen Tipps schützt Du Dich als Fan. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/cybercrime/medaillen-oder-malware-winter-olympiade-zieht-betruger-an/
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Banks on the hook for £173m in APP fraud reimbursement
Banks paid 88% losses claimed by customers that fell victim to authorised push payment fraud last year First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366638616/Banks-on-the-hook-for-173m-in-APP-fraud-reimbursement
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Voice channels are the next major attack vector that security teams can’t monitor
Deepfake voices, live fraud, zero visibility: why voice channels are the next security blind spot. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/voice-channels-are-the-next-major-attack-vector-that-security-teams-cant-m/810567/
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Zunahme Deepfake-Betrug: facebook bevorzugt im Visier Cyberkrimineller
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/zunahme-deepfake-betrug-facebook-ziel-cyberkriminelle
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Best E-Signature Solutions For Secure Digital Signing In 2026
As digital transactions become the backbone of modern business, secure electronic signatures are no longer optional. In 2026, organizations face increasing risks related to document fraud, identity theft, and regulatory violations. Choosing the right e-signature solution is now a cybersecurity decision, not just a productivity upgrade. This guide covers the best e-signature solutions for cybersecurity,…
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National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat
Cyber fraudsters targeting corporate finance departments costs businesses millions a year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nca-natwest-warning-over-invoice/
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AI, Deepfakes Are Top Risks for Financial Crime Specialists
ACAMS Says Investigators Need Better Data, Architecture and AI-Based Detection. The financial system has a trust problem driven by artificial intelligence, and CIOs looking to prevent fraud and other financial crimes will only face more challenges as criminals find new ways to use AI to swindle, according to an Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists…
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Employment Fraud Hiring Risk: When Access Becomes Risk
Nisos Employment Fraud & Hiring Risk: When Access Becomes Risk Hiring has long been treated as an administrative function. Once a candidate clears background checks and completes onboarding, trust is assumed… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/employment-fraud-hiring-risk-when-access-becomes-risk/
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I’m a tech-savvy zillennial who knows how to safeguard against hacking. Scammers still managed to get me | Caitlin Cassidy
Had I received any suspicious text messages claiming to be from my bank, the fraud team asked. Had I clicked on the links? My stomach dropped<ul><li>Get our <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl”>breaking news email, <a href=”https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3″>free app or <a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl”>daily news podcast</li></ul>The scariest part about getting scammed was not realising it was happening in the first place.Perhaps naively,…
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Massives Datenleck bedroht rund 150 Millionen Benutzer
Tags: credentials, credit-card, crypto, cyberattack, data-breach, finance, fraud, login, mail, malware, password, phishing, riskDie offengelegten Zugangsdaten stellen ein erhebliches Sicherheitsrisiko dar.Der Cybersicherheitsforscher Jeremiah Fowler deckte kürzlich ein Datenleck mit 149 Millionen Login-Daten auf. Zu den Opfern zählen vor allem Nutzer großer Tech-und Streaming-Anbieter. Aber auch Finanzdienstleistungskonten, Krypto-Wallets oder Handelskonten, Bank- und Kreditkarten-Logins tauchten in den offengelegten Datensätzen auf. Laut Forschungsbericht enthält die Datenbank jedoch nicht nur Benutzernamen und…
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Phantom Malware in Android Game Mods Hijacks Devices for Ad Fraud
Another day, another Android malware strain. This time, Phantom malware (aka Android.Phantom) is targeting users who install third-party gaming apps from unofficial sources. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phantom-malware-android-game-mods-ad-fraud/
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EBetrug mit KI nun innerhalb von Sekunden
In den letzten Jahren hat sich die Art und Weise, wie Hacker Unternehmen angreifen, stark verändert. Anstatt komplexe Systeme zu knacken, setzen Cyberkriminelle zunehmend auf Identitäten, Vertrauen und alltägliche Arbeitsroutinen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/e-mail-betrug-ki-innerhalb-sekunden
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‘Pig Butchering” als Service: Wenn Betrug käuflich wird
Beim “Pig Butchering”-Betrug geht es darum, jemanden zu Geldanlagen zu bewegen. Nach Aufbau einer engen Beziehung gehen die Opfer leer aus. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/online-betrug/pig-butchering-als-service-wenn-betrug-kaeuflich-wird-325500.html
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Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps
Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams. The post Android Adds ‘Accountability Layer’ to Third-Party Apps appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-android-sideloading-verification-update/
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AI Agents Are Booking Travel: How Businesses Can Enable Revenue Minimize Risk
AI agents are booking travel at scale. Learn how to enable agentic commerce, stop agent hijacking and loyalty fraud, and protect your revenue. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/ai-agents-are-booking-travel-how-businesses-can-enable-revenue-minimize-risk/
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Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol: Why the Future of Agentic Commerce Depends on Security
Google launched Universal Commerce Protocol to connect AI agents with retailers at scale, but stopping fraud requires agent trust management and intent detection. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/googles-universal-commerce-protocol-why-the-future-of-agentic-commerce-depends-on-security/
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Charting the Next Era of Digital Identity and Trust
Identity Proofing Becomes Essential as Remote Work Redefines Enterprise Trust Remote work has expanded hiring reach but introduced new risk. Identity now must be verified through digital signals rather than physical interactions. High-assurance identity proofing using solutions such as MajorKey’s IDProof+ helps enterprises protect data, mitigate fraud and preserve trust. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Identity Fraud: The New Crimewave Targeting Remote Work
The Urgency of High-Assurance Identity Proofing Amid Growing Identity Fraud Remote work has fueled a new crimewave built on stolen and synthetic identities. As deepfakes scale, high-assurance identity proofing – combining biometrics, liveness detection and verified IDs – becomes essential to verify users, prevent impersonation and protect enterprise access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Identity Fraud: The New Crimewave Targeting Remote Work
The Urgency of High-Assurance Identity Proofing Amid Growing Identity Fraud Remote work has fueled a new crimewave built on stolen and synthetic identities. As deepfakes scale, high-assurance identity proofing – combining biometrics, liveness detection and verified IDs – becomes essential to verify users, prevent impersonation and protect enterprise access. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Cybersecurity’s New Business Case: Fraud
Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/cybersecuritys-new-business-case-fraud/
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Microsoft Shared BitLocker Recovery Keys with the FBI to Unlock Encrypted Laptop Data
Microsoft has confirmed that it provided BitLocker encryption recovery keys to the FBI following a valid search warrant, marking the first publicly known case of the technology giant sharing encryption keys with law enforcement. The disclosure occurred after federal investigators in Guam requested access to three encrypted laptops believed to contain evidence of fraud in…