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Bill de Blasio Deepfake AI Fraud Scams Impersonators
Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio becomes the latest public figure targeted by deepfake AI fraud scams, with scammers using AI-generated impersonations to deceive victims. The incident highlights the growing threat of AI-powered identity fraud targeting politicians and public officials.
'Do not trust your eyes': AI generates surge in expense fraud
Financial Times investigation reveals how AI technology is being used to create sophisticated expense fraud schemes, with fraudsters using AI-generated images and documents to submit fake expense claims. The report warns that AI-generated content is making it increasingly difficult to verify the authenticity of expense submissions.
AI-powered fraud: Chinese paper mills are mass-producing fake academic research
Chinese paper mills are using generative AI tools to mass-produce fraudulent academic papers, with workers using AI chatbots to complete over 30 articles per week. The investigation reveals how cheap AI tools have enabled paper mills to ramp up output, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per fraudulent paper.
Noosa mayor says fraudsters used AI imitation in $2.3m council scam
Noosa Council in Australia was targeted by fraudsters who used AI-generated voice and video impersonation to steal $2.3 million. The mayor reported that the sophisticated scam used AI technology to mimic council officials, highlighting the growing threat of deepfake fraud to local government organizations.
Fraud losses: AI-powered scams target Oklahoma seniors
Oklahoma seniors are increasingly falling victim to AI-powered scams, with fraud losses reaching alarming levels. The sophisticated scams use AI-generated voices and deepfake technology to impersonate family members and financial institutions, targeting vulnerable elderly populations with convincing fraud schemes.
Nevada warns of AI scams during federal shutdown, urges public to verify communications
Nevada officials issue warnings about AI-powered scams during federal government shutdowns, urging residents to verify all communications. Scammers are using AI-generated voice cloning and deepfake technology to impersonate government officials and financial institutions, creating convincing fraud attempts.
AI slop and huge profits: Is science publishing broken?
The Guardian podcast explores how AI-generated content is flooding scientific publishing, with AI 'slop' - low-quality, AI-generated research - becoming increasingly common. The episode examines how generative AI is undermining scientific integrity and enabling fraudulent academic publications at scale.
Kimsuky Used ChatGPT to Forge Military ID in South Korea Phishing
North Korean hacking group Kimsuky reportedly used ChatGPT to create fake military identification documents in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting South Korean defense personnel, demonstrating how AI tools are being weaponized for nation-state cyber operations.
ChatGPT Was Used to Help Scammers Do Their Thing in Asia Fraud Scheme
Reuters investigation reveals how cybercriminals leveraged ChatGPT to enhance sophisticated fraud operations across Asia, using AI to generate convincing phishing content and automate scam communications that targeted financial institutions and individuals.
APAC Faces Rising Cyber Threats as AI Fuels Fraud
Asia-Pacific has become the most targeted region for cyberattacks, with financial institutions facing sophisticated AI-driven phishing, malware, and fraud attempts. Experts warn that AI-generated scams are becoming increasingly difficult to detect as criminals use machine learning to improve their attack campaigns.
Middle East Banks Brace for Deepfake-Driven Identity Fraud
Financial institutions across the Middle East are implementing enhanced security measures to combat the growing threat of deepfake technology in identity fraud, as AI-generated faces and voices become increasingly sophisticated and harder to distinguish from authentic credentials.
Anthropic Disrupts AI-Powered Cyberattacks Automating Theft and Extortion Across Critical Sectors
Anthropic revealed it disrupted a sophisticated operation that weaponized Claude AI to conduct large-scale theft and extortion targeting 17 organizations including healthcare, emergency services, and government institutions. The threat actor used Claude Code on Kali Linux as a comprehensive attack platform, automating reconnaissance, credential harvesting, and network penetration with ransoms exceeding $500,000.