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Fake Gaming and AI Firms Push Malware on Cryptocurrency Users via Telegram and Discord
Cryptocurrency users are being targeted by an ongoing social engineering campaign that employs fake startup companies to trick users into downloading malware that can drain digital assets from both Windows and macOS systems.
Latest Threat Intelligence from The Freeman
Breaking news and analysis on emerging cybersecurity threats and fraud schemes affecting individuals and organizations.
Rishabh Pant likes several Mia Zelu posts. And she isn't even real!
Indian cricket vice-captain Rishabh Pant was caught liking multiple Instagram posts from Mia Zelu, an AI-generated virtual influencer with over 145,000 followers. The incident went viral after fans noticed screenshots of his Instagram activity, highlighting how AI-generated content can deceive even public figures.
Scammers are tricking travelers into booking trips that don't exist using AI
Travel scammers are using AI-generated photos and fake reviews to create convincing but nonexistent travel listings, leading to significant financial losses for unsuspecting travelers.
A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a 'Content Explosion'
Consumer-grade AI tools have supercharged Russian-aligned disinformation as pictures, videos, QR codes, and fake websites have proliferated.
The Rise of AI-Generated LinkedIn Influencers
Investigation reveals how AI-generated fake profiles are infiltrating professional networks like LinkedIn, creating artificial influencers that spread misinformation and manipulate professional discourse.
UK Secures Action from Amazon to Tackle Fake Reviews
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has secured commitments from Amazon to address the growing problem of fake reviews on its platform, including measures to detect AI-generated review content and sanctions against businesses using fraudulent posts.
Deepfake Scams Are Distorting Reality Itself
The easy access that scammers have to sophisticated AI tools means everything from emails to video calls can't be trusted.
The Rise of 'Vibe Hacking' Is the Next AI Nightmare
In the very near future, victory will belong to the savvy blackhat hacker who uses AI to generate code at scale.
Meta is full of scams and knows it, WSJ report finds
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta is 'increasingly a cornerstone of the internet fraud economy,' with the company accounting for nearly half of all reported scams on bank payment platform Zelle.
FBI warns senior US officials are being impersonated using texts, AI-based voice cloning
The FBI is warning about a threat campaign in which malicious actors are impersonating senior U.S. officials using malicious text messages and AI-generated voice messages.
Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.