Tag: fraud

Calls for Global Digital Estate Standard as Posthumous Deepfake Fraud Risk Grows

Mar 4, 2026 12:48 PM

Tags: ai, deep-fake, exploit, fraud, risk

The OpenID Foundation warns that fragmented policies on posthumous digital accounts could open the door for fraudsters to exploit AI deepfakes First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/digital-estate-post-death-deepfake/
$5M Microsoft Activation Key Fraud Ends in Prison Term

Mar 3, 2026 7:47 PM

Tags: fraud, microsoft, software

A Florida woman was sentenced for reselling improperly distributed Microsoft activation keys, underscoring gray-market software risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/5m-microsoft-activation-key-fraud-ends-in-prison-term/
Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26

Mar 3, 2026 3:47 PM

Tags: ai, android, detection, fraud, google, scam

Google expands Gemini-powered scam detection to Samsung Galaxy S26 and more Android devices, bringing on-device AI fraud protection to calls and messages. The post Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26 appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-gemini-scam-detection-android-samsung-expansion/
The Dark Side of Luxury Brands: Fraud and Laundering

Mar 2, 2026 8:47 PM

Tags: fraud

Behind haute couture’s glamour lies an underground economy fueled by counterfeiting, fraud, and money laundering. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/the-dark-side-of-luxury-brands-fraud-and-laundering/
Alabama man pleads guilty to hacking, extorting hundreds of women

Mar 2, 2026 8:47 PM

Tags: computer, extortion, fraud, hacking

A 22-year-old Alabama man pleaded guilty to extortion, cyberstalking, and computer fraud charges after hijacking the social media accounts of hundreds of young women (including minors). First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/alabama-man-pleads-guilty-to-hacking-extorting-hundreds-of-women/
Florida woman imprisoned for massive Microsoft license fraud scheme

Mar 2, 2026 7:47 PM

Tags: breach, fraud, microsoft

A Florida woman was sentenced to 22 months in prison for running a massive years-long scheme to traffic thousands of stolen Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/florida-woman-imprisoned-for-massive-microsoft-license-fraud-scheme/
PCI-Compliant Authentication for Retail Enterprises

Mar 2, 2026 2:47 PM

Tags: authentication, data, defense, fraud, PCI, strategy

Retailers, fortify your defenses! Learn how PCI-compliant authentication protects customer data, prevents fraud, and avoids costly penalties. Click for expert strategies! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/pci-compliant-authentication-for-retail-enterprises/
Enterprise Passwordless Authentication for Retail Brands

Mar 2, 2026 2:47 PM

Tags: authentication, fraud

Retailers face unique authentication challenges impacting revenue, fraud, and customer experience. Learn how passwordless authentication can improve security, reduce friction, and scale for omnichannel. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/enterprise-passwordless-authentication-for-retail-brands/
Innovation without exposure: A CISO’s secure-by-design framework for business outcomes

Mar 2, 2026 1:47 PM

Tags: ai, authentication, awareness, business, chatgpt, cisa, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, firmware, framework, fraud, governance, identity, injection, iot, law, leak, LLM, metric, mitre, network, nist, offense, radius, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, social-engineering, threat, tool, unauthorized, update

A detection engineer owning “detection as code” patterns and test harnessesA threat hunter owning telemetry quality improvements and query optimizationAn incident responder owning tabletop iterations and runbook hardeningA cloud security lead owning guardrailed landing zone enhancementsThe critical constraint is this: every experiment needs an exit plan. Either it becomes a supported capability, or it is…
Week in review: Self-spreading npm malware hits developers, Cisco SD-WAN 0-day exploited since 2023

Mar 1, 2026 10:37 AM

Tags: cisco, exploit, fraud, identity, malware, WeeklyReview, zero-day

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Identity verification systems are struggling with synthetic fraud Fake and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/01/week-in-review-self-spreading-npm-malware-hits-developers-cisco-sd-wan-0-day-exploited-since-2023/
‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp

Mar 1, 2026 8:36 AM

Tags: business, fraud, scam

The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business accountJohn the delivery driver has tried to drop off something at your home from a company called Cleaning Superstore but you missed him, according to the message you have received via WhatsApp.Although you cannot remember buying anything…
How to make LLMs a defensive advantage without creating a new attack surface

Feb 27, 2026 12:37 PM

Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, business, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, email, exploit, framework, fraud, governance, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, international, LLM, login, malware, mitre, nist, phishing, radius, RedTeam, risk, risk-management, scam, spear-phishing, switch, technology, threat, tool, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability

Alert triage summaries that turn raw telemetry into a short “what happened, why it matters and what I should check next” narrativeInvestigation copilots that generate a timeline from logs, tickets and chat transcripts, then highlight gaps and recommended pivotsDetection engineering assistance for drafting Sigma, YARA or query language snippets that an engineer can review and…
HHS Seeks Sector Input on AI for Fighting Healthcare Fraud

Feb 26, 2026 11:36 PM

Tags: ai, fraud, healthcare, scam, service, tool

Request for Information Is Part of a Broader Medicare, Medicaid Fraud ‘Crackdown’. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will use advanced AI tools to more quickly detect Medicare and Medicaid fraud before scam claims are paid. As part of the major crackdown on healthcare fraud, HHS is also seeking public input on AI…
When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link

Feb 26, 2026 3:36 PM

Tags: access, awareness, breach, cloud, compliance, container, control, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, fraud, least-privilege, PCI, radius, risk, service, software, strategy, threat

When Payment Data Becomes the Weakest Link madhav Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:56 Most cybersecurity incidents don’t begin with an attack. They begin with a design decision. Four people experienced that reality in the same week. Different roles. Different systems. One shared outcome. Cybersecurity Karen Kelvie – Product Marketing, Data Protection More About This Author >…
Fraudsters integrate ChatGPT into global scam campaigns

Feb 26, 2026 3:36 PM

Tags: ai, chatgpt, fraud, malicious, openai, scam, update

AI models are being folded into fraud and influence operations that follow long standing tactics. A February 2026 update to OpenAI’s Disrupting Malicious Uses of Our Models … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/26/openai-malicious-chatgpt-use-report/
Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity

Feb 26, 2026 3:36 PM

Tags: fraud, jobs, scam

Encrypted messaging platforms are becoming a primary channel for Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, with Telegram representing a growing share of reported cases, according … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/26/telegram-job-scams-activity/
Phishing Platform Targeting Trucking and Logistics Disrupted

Feb 25, 2026 10:37 PM

Tags: cybersecurity, fraud, organized, phishing, russia, service

Russian and Armenian Operators Tied to Logistics-Focused ‘Diesel Vortex’ Group. Cybersecurity investigators have identified, unmasked and disrupted a months-long organized criminal effort that developed a phishing-as-a-service designed to target Western users of popular logistics platforms, facilitating multiple types of fraud and displaying operators’ deep industry knowledge. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/phishing-platform-targeting-trucking-logistics-disrupted-a-30846
12.4 Million Accounts Exposed in CarGurus Leak

Feb 25, 2026 4:37 PM

Tags: data-breach, fraud, leak, phishing

ShinyHunters’ alleged CarGurus leak exposed 12.4 million accounts, heightening phishing and fraud risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/12-4-million-accounts-exposed-in-cargurus-leak/
Airline brands become launchpads for phishing, crypto fraud

Feb 25, 2026 7:05 AM

Tags: crypto, fraud, group, phishing

Airline brands sit at the center of peak travel booking cycles, loyalty programs, and high value transactions. Criminal groups continue to register thousands of lookalike … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/25/airline-phishing-campaigns-crypto-fraud/
Romanian Hacker Extradited to US Admits Hacking Oregon State Network

Feb 24, 2026 2:02 PM

Tags: fraud, government, hacker, hacking, network, office

Catalin Dragomir admits to hacking an Oregon government office and selling network access. Read more on the $250k fraud case and his 2026 sentencing. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/romanian-hacker-extradited-us-hacking-oregon-state/
International operation dismantles fraud network, Euro400,000 seized

Feb 24, 2026 1:02 PM

Tags: fraud, international, network, office

A coordinated international operation supported by Eurojust dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating from three offices and targeting citizens throughout Europe. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/24/eurojust-international-action-fraudulent-call-centre-takedown/
So You Think You Have Cyber Insurance? The Breach is Only the First Incident. The Claim is the Second.

Feb 24, 2026 9:02 AM

Tags: ai, breach, cyber, fraud, insurance, ransomware, risk

Explore the complexities of cyber insurance, including common claim denials, coverage disputes, and evolving risks like ransomware, AI fraud, and BEC. Learn how to navigate insurance ecosystems to secure reliable coverage that stands firm in loss situations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/so-you-think-you-have-cyber-insurance-the-breach-is-only-the-first-incident-the-claim-is-the-second/
Moving From Anomalies to Connections in Fraud Defense

Feb 24, 2026 12:02 AM

Tags: ai, ciso, defense, finance, fraud, intelligence, network

Shared Network Intelligence Adds Ecosystem Visibility to AI Models. Fraudsters collaborate, but most banks still detect fraud alone. This imbalance has defined fraud prevention for years. Now CISOs and fraud practitioners are rethinking their approach using network intelligence signals. Network intelligence shifts the lens by focusing on relationships across banks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
PayPal Ties Small Data Breach and Fraud to App Coding Error

Feb 23, 2026 8:01 PM

Tags: breach, business, data, data-breach, finance, fintech, fraud, service

Fintech Giant Says Personal Data Exposed for About 100 Business Users of Loan App. Financial services firm PayPal said it discovered a data breach that lasted for six months, exposed some business customers’ personal information and led to fraudulent charges. The company said about 100 customers were affected, and that it has fully refunded them…
Over 200K Australian Driver’s Licences Exposed in youX Cyber Breach

Feb 23, 2026 7:01 PM

Tags: breach, cyber, data, data-breach, fraud, phishing

A youX breach exposed sensitive borrower data in Australia, including over 200,000 driver’s licence numbers, raising fraud and phishing risks. The post Over 200K Australian Driver’s Licences Exposed in youX Cyber Breach appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-youx-data-breach-australia-drivers-licence-exposure/
Fraud Investigation Reveals Sophisticated Python Malware

Feb 23, 2026 5:02 PM

Tags: fraud, infrastructure, malware

Sophisticated Python malware uncovered in fraud probe shows obfuscation, disposable infrastructure First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fraud-investigation-python-malware/
13 ways attackers use generative AI to exploit your systems

Feb 23, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, captcha, ceo, chatgpt, ciso, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, fraud, google, government, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, LLM, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, scam, service, social-engineering, startup, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Facilitating malware development: AI can also be used to generate more sophisticated, or less labour-intensive, malware.For example, cybercriminals are using gen AI to create malicious HTML documents. The XWorm attack, initiated by HTML smuggling, which contains malicious code that downloads and runs the malware, bears the hallmarks of development via AI.”The loader’s detailed line-by-line description…
13 ways attackers use generative AI to exploit your systems

Feb 23, 2026 9:01 AM

Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, captcha, ceo, chatgpt, ciso, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, fraud, google, government, group, hacker, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, law, LLM, login, malicious, malware, marketplace, network, open-source, password, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, scam, service, social-engineering, startup, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Facilitating malware development: AI can also be used to generate more sophisticated, or less labour-intensive, malware.For example, cybercriminals are using gen AI to create malicious HTML documents. The XWorm attack, initiated by HTML smuggling, which contains malicious code that downloads and runs the malware, bears the hallmarks of development via AI.”The loader’s detailed line-by-line description…
Identity verification systems are struggling with synthetic fraud

Feb 23, 2026 7:02 AM

Tags: credit-card, fraud, identity

Fake and expired IDs keep showing up in routine customer transactions, from alcohol purchases to credit card applications. The problem shows up most often in industries that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/23/analysis-identity-verification-fraud-report/
Google Blocks 1.75 Million Malicious Apps from Entering Play Store

Feb 20, 2026 3:01 PM

Tags: android, cyber, fraud, google, malicious, malware, mobile, privacy

Google has revealed that it blocked more than 1.75 million malicious or policy”‘violating Android apps from reaching users through the Play Store in 2025, highlighting a major AI”‘driven push to secure the mobile ecosystem against malware, fraud, and privacy abuse. More than 80,000 “bad” developer accounts were also banned, cutting off repeat offenders who tried…