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AI, Global Security News, malware
9 out of 10 people can no longer distinguish real from AI-generated content
Online fraud is becoming harder to distinguish from legitimate activity as AI-generated messages, voices, photos, reviews, and identities become more convincing. Nearly nine in ten adults say they can no longer tell what is real from AI-generated content, according to the latest Malwarebytes survey. The share increased from 66% in 2025 to 85% in 2026.…
AI, Global Security News, malware
FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams Are Already Live: Fake Sites, Banking Malware, and Stolen Logins
Security researchers and the FBI are warning that a wave of FIFA-themed fraud is already hitting World Cup 2026 fans, days before the June 11 kickoff. Recent reports describe thousands of lookalike FIFA domains, banking malware hidden inside pirate streaming apps, and at least one operation that copies FIFA’s login page well enough to take…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
SEON Launches AI Fraud Tools with New MCP Server
Fraud prevention startup SEON has launched its new MCP server, along with two new platform capabilities, Network Detection and AI Chart Builder, further connecting its existing automation and business intelligence features. Alongside these features, the company has introduced an AI Playbook for Risk and Compliance Teams, providing customers with a practical starting point to quickly…
AI, Global Security News
A small Slovenian team handles 6,000 cyber incidents a year
Online fraud complaints, ransomware cases, and phishing tips reach Slovenia’s national cyber response center in steady volume, and a team of around a dozen analysts sorts through them. Gorazd Božič, who manages SI-CERT at the public agency ARNES, described that work in an interview conducted in person at the Span Cyber Security Arena conference. He…
AI, Global Security News, malware, privacy
$11 billion reasons Apple’s App Store tax is worth paying
Apple publishes its App Store fraud prevention report every year,. And when it does, the company presses the point that its curated system brings much value to developers and customers, including highly effective protection against fraud. It says it prevented more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025 alone. A tax worth paying The company said…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Why Chargebacks are Just One Piece of the Fraud Puzzle
Fraud losses don’t stop at chargebacks. False declines, account takeovers, and abuse also damage revenue and trust. IPQS breaks down why fraud teams need broader visibility into risk and customer impact. […]
AI, Global Security News, malware
Apple Blocks Over 2 Million Apps in 2025 Fraud Crackdown
Apple 2025 fraud report shows major App Store protections: over 2M apps rejected, 1B fake accounts blocked, and billions in fraud prevented. Apple ‘s annual fraud prevention report for 2025 paints a striking picture of just how much effort goes into keeping the App Store clean. The numbers are significant: more than two million app…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Trapdoor Android Ad Fraud Scheme Hit 659 Million Daily Bid Requests Using 455 Apps
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new ad fraud and malvertising operation dubbed Trapdoor targeting Android device users. The activity, per HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team, encompassed 455 malicious Android apps and 183 threat actor-owned command-and-control (C2) domains, turning the infrastructure into a pipeline for multi-stage fraud. “Users
AI, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
U.S. court sentences Karakurt ransomware negotiator to 8.5 years
Deniss Zolotarjovs was sentenced to 8.5 years in the U.S. after pleading guilty to money laundering and fraud tied to ransomware. Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian national linked to the Karakurt ransomware gang, has been sentenced to 8.5 years in U.S. prison, marking a significant step in efforts to combat global ransomware operations. “A Latvian national…
Global Security News, Network Security
FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation that uses Telegram’s Mini App feature to run crypto scams, impersonate well-known brands, and distribute Android malware. […]
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, privacy
Best AI Deepfake and Scam Detection Tools for Security in 2026
This guide is for security professionals, IT teams, and anyone concerned about AI-driven fraud who wants to detect deepfakes and scams in 2026. It covers some of the best tools available to identify fake videos, audio, and synthetic content. You can fake a video. You can clone a voice. You can even generate a “live”…
Global Security News, Network Security
US Sanctions Target Cambodian Scam Network Leaders
US sanctions target Cambodian scam networks tied to crypto fraud and trafficking
Global Security News
Fake CAPTCHA Scams Quietly Drive Rising Phone Fraud Costs for Carriers and Customers
Fake CAPTCHA Scams Quietly Drive Rising Phone Fraud Costs for Carriers and Customers. Security coverage from iTWire.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Fake CAPTCHA IRSF Scam and 120 Keitaro Campaigns Drive Global SMS, Crypto Fraud
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a telecommunications fraud campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA verification tricks to dupe unsuspecting users into sending international text messages that incur charges on their mobile bills, generating illicit revenue for the threat actors who lease the phone numbers. According to a new report published by Infoblox, the operation is…
Global Security News
Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Verification Clicks to Send Costly International Texts
Research from Infoblox reveals a massive Click2SMS fraud scheme using fake CAPTCHAs and back button hijacking to trick victims into sending costly international texts.
AI, Global Security News
Inside Caller-as-a-Service Fraud: The Scam Economy Has a Hiring Process
Fraud operations now operate like call centers, complete with hiring, training, and performance tracking. Flare reveals how cybercriminals manage “Caller-as-a-Service” operations like a professional sales team. […]
Global Security News, Network Security
Stopping Fraud at Each Stage of the Customer Journey Without Adding Friction
Fraud prevention and user experience don’t have to be a tradeoff. IPQS shows how combining identity, device, and network signals stops fraud without adding friction. […]
AI, Apps, Global Security News, malware
NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app
NFC-based payment fraud is expanding geographically and operationally. A campaign active since November 2025 is targeting Android users in Brazil using a new variant of the NGate malware family, this time embedded in a trojanized version of HandyPay, a legitimate NFC relay application available on Google Play since 2021. ESET Research identified the campaign and…
Global Security News
Triad Nexus Expands Global Fraud Operations Despite US Sanctions
Triad Nexus scales $200m scams, uses infrastructure laundering, localized fraud and US-access blocks
Global Security News
FBI Dismantles $20m Phishing Operation W3LL
The W3LL phishing kit has been associated with fraud attempts totaling $20m
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
MITRE releases a shared fraud-cyber framework built from real attack data
Financial fraud losses in the United States reached $16.6 billion in 2024, up from $4.2 billion in 2020. Behind those numbers is a structural problem: the teams responsible for stopping fraud, fraud investigators and cybersecurity analysts, have historically operated separately, using different tools, different terminology, and different mental models of how attacks unfold. The MITRE…
AI, Global Security News
AI and cryptocurrency scams are costing Americans billions, FBI reports
The fraud landscape has been changed by AI and cryptocurrency in a way that should concern organisations and individuals alike. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
Global Security News
Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike
If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Risk Management
Don’t just fight fraud, hunt it
Our nation has entered a new fraud arms race fueled by AI. With billions of dollars in fraud losses mounting in both the private and public sectors, it’s clear the old ways of deterring fraud aren’t working. That’s why we need a new playbook that starts with understanding how fraudsters operate, evolving our defenses, and…
AI, Global Security News
Over $17bn Lost to Cyber Fraud in the Last Year, Warns FBI
Cryptocurrency scams alone cost victims over $7 billion, while AI-enabled fraud threats are on the rise, says FBI
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Your customer passed authentication. So why are they sending money to a scammer?
In this Help Net Security video, Lenny Gusel, Head of Fraud Solutions in North America at Feedzai, explains how customer identity and access management has converged with digital fraud detection, and why treating them as separate systems creates real risk. The core idea is continuous, contextual trust. Where traditional IAM grants access at a single…
Compliance, Global Security News
Why AI for financial crime is becoming a core operating advantage
GUEST OPINION: Fraud and compliance teams have spent years trying to keep pace with rising alert volumes, faster payment flows, more complex fraud patterns, and growing regulatory expectations. The problem is that most of these teams are still being asked to solve modern financial crime with operating models built for a slower, more predictable environment.
AI, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
Hybrid Vishing Campaigns Abuse Online Services to Evade Anti-Spam Filters
Phone-based fraud never went away. It evolved. Vishing, or voice phishing, is a social engineering technique that uses phone calls to extract money or sensitive information from victims. A few years ago, these attacks typically arrived as unsolicited calls from criminals impersonating the IRS, the FBI, or Microsoft support. The approach was simple and high…
AI, Global Security News
Inside a Modern Fraud Attack: From Bot Signups to Account Takeovers
Multi-stage fraud attacks chain bots, proxies, and stolen credentials from signup to takeover. IPQS shows why correlating IP, device, identity, and behavior is critical to stop it. […]
Global Security News
Invoice Fraud Costs UK Construction Sector Millions, NCA Warns
The National Crime Agency has warned construction firms about surging invoice fraud
Global Security News
Cloud Phones Linked to Rising Financial Fraud Threat
Cloud Android phones fuel financial fraud, evading detection and enabling dropper accounts
AI, Europe, Global Security News
Njordium AI blocks fake invoices and fraudulent payments
Njordium Cyber Group has launched its new AI Fraud Detection Module, a self-learning AI engine integrated into the recently released Vendor Management System (VMS). The module instantly detects and neutralises fake invoices, phantom services or products, and inflated pricing. Fully transparent and compliant with the EU AI Act, it delivers a regulator-aligned solution to Europe’s…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Spur Intelligence delivers deeper visibility into anonymized infrastructure
Spur Intelligence has announced new enhancements to its IP intelligence platform, designed to give security and fraud teams deeper visibility into anonymized infrastructure and enable informed, real-time decisions on risky user sessions. New capabilities include AI service identification, a policy API for real-time session decisions, and enhanced geographic infrastructure insights. AI service tagging in the…
AI, Global Security News
Operation Alice Takes Down 370,000+ Dark Web Sites
German-led policing effort against fraud operation disrupts countless CSAM and cybercrime sites
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security
Bot Traffic, Click Farms, and Ad Fraud: The Cyber Threats Marketers Keep Ignoring
Bot traffic and click farms are draining ad budgets worldwide. Discover why ad fraud is a cybersecurity problem and how businesses can fight back. When cybersecurity professionals think about threats, they usually focus on ransomware, phishing, data breaches, and network intrusions. Rarely does ad fraud make the list. Yet this overlooked category of cybercrime is…
Exploits, Global Security News
The Refund Fraud Economy: Exploiting Major Retailers and Payment Platforms
Refund fraud is now a business, with methods and tutorials sold to exploit return policies for profit. Flare shows how fraudsters turn refunds and chargebacks into a repeatable profit model. […]
Global Security News, Network Security
Global fraud losses climb to $442 billion
Online fraud is reaching more victims and generating larger losses, driven by digital tools and organized networks operating across borders. Global trends in financial fraud (Source: Interpol) In INTERPOL’s March 2026 Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment, financial fraud sits among the top five global crime threats, with a 54% rise in fraud related Notices and…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
ClickFix Attack Targets Devs with MacSync Malware via Fake Claude Tools
Cybersecurity researchers at 7AI have revealed a new Claude Fraud campaign in which hackers use fake AI extensions and Google ads to steal data from tech professionals.
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Pindrop Fraud Assist uses AI to analyze calls and strengthen fraud prevention
Pindrop has announced Pindrop Protect Fraud Assist, the agentic fraud investigation and case management solution for real-time phone conversations. As AI fraud attacks surge across contact centers, Pindrop Protect Fraud Assist embeds agentic AI directly into the fraud investigation workflow, helping analysts investigate smarter, close cases faster and keep pace with rising fraud volumes, without…
AI, Global Security News
Fingerprint’s MCP Server turns device intelligence into real-time AI-powered fraud insights
Fingerprint has announced the launch of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, an open-source MCP implementation for the fraud prevention space. The new server enables organizations to connect any AI assistant or agent directly to Fingerprint’s device intelligence platform, turning fraud analysis into real-time, AI-powered insights. The Fingerprint MCP Server uses a standard open protocol…
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
Washington is right: Cybercrime is organized crime. Now we need to shut down the business model
The recently released executive order targeting cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes uses language the federal government has often avoided. Now, for the first time, the Trump administration is echoing what the cybersecurity industry has been shouting for years: cyber-enabled fraud is a product of transnational organized crime. That distinction matters because organized crime requires an…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Fake PoCs, Misunderstood Risks Cause Cisco SD-WAN Chaos
The excitement around Cisco’s latest SD-WAN bugs has inspired some light fraud, misunderstandings, and overlooked risks.
AI, Global Security News
€1 million online fraud scheme uncovered, three suspects arrested
A criminal group suspected of running an online fraud scheme in Germany, which defrauded victims of around €1 million, has been dismantled through judicial cooperation coordinated by Eurojust. On 10 March, German and French authorities arrested three suspects in a joint operation. The main suspect, located in France, appeared before a judge after an arrest…
AI, Global Security News
Codoxo’s Deepfake Detection identifies AI-generated medical records for health plans
Codoxo has announced the launch of Deepfake Detection, an AI-driven fraud detection tool now being deployed by health plans across the U.S. The solution helps identify AI-generated or manipulated medical documentation and diagnostic images submitted in support of claims before payment is made. Healthcare fraud is already a multibillion-dollar problem, and generative AI is turning…
AI, Global Security News
Ghanain man pleads guilty to role in $100 million fraud ring
A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a massive fraud ring that stole over $100 million from victims across the United States through business email compromise attacks and romance scams. […]
AI, Global Security News
Backup strategies are working, and ransomware gangs are responding with data theft
Business email compromise (BEC) and funds transfer fraud combined for 58% of all cyber insurance claims filed in 2025, according to data from Coalition covering more than 100,000 policyholders across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. BEC was the single most common claim type at 31%, with frequency rising 15% year…
Data Breaches, Global Security News, Russia
Phobos ransomware admin pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy
A Russian national pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge related to his role in administering the Phobos ransomware operation, which breached hundreds of victims worldwide. […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud [6 Surefire Internet Safety Tips]
This post will show you how to protect yourself from online fraud. Also, I will reveal 6 practical tips for staying safe on the internet. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently rolled out its 2020 Internet Crime Report. To say that the said report boasted several alarming findings would be an understatement: For…
Global Security News
Alabama man pleads guilty to hacking, extorting hundreds of women
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). […]
AI, Global Security News
Fraudsters integrate ChatGPT into global scam campaigns
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 report details how ChatGPT and related API access were used in romance scams, fake legal services, coordinated influence campaigns, and a state linked harassment effort. Six tweets whose…
AI, Global Security News
Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity
Encrypted messaging platforms are becoming a primary channel for Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, with Telegram representing a growing share of reported cases, according to the Revolut report. APP scam origination by % Social Media platform (Source: Revolut) The platform generates over 20% of authorised fraud origination, surpassing WhatsApp and posting growth of more than…
Global Security News, malware
Fraud Investigation Reveals Sophisticated Python Malware
Sophisticated Python malware uncovered in fraud probe shows obfuscation, disposable infrastructure
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Industrial-Scale Fake Coretax Apps Drive $2m Fraud in Indonesia
Fraud campaign exploiting Indonesia’s Coretax resulted in $1.5m to $2m in losses via malicious apps
AI, Global Security News, malware, Russia
Keenadu backdoor found preinstalled on Android devices, powers Ad fraud campaign
Kaspersky uncovered Keenadu, an Android backdoor used for ad fraud that can even take full control of devices. Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware called Keenadu. It can be preinstalled in device firmware, hidden inside system apps, or even distributed via official stores like Google Play. Currently used for ad fraud by turning infected…
Global Security News
Supply Chain Attack Embeds Malware in Android Devices
Keenadu downloads payloads that hijack browser searches, commit ad fraud, and execute other actions without user knowledge.
AI, Global Security News
Crypto Payments to Human Traffickers Surges 85%
Chainalysis warns that online fraud is fuelling sophisticated human trafficking operations
AI, Global Security News
The $17 Billion Wake-Up Call: Securing Crypto in the Age of AI Scams
AI-driven crypto scams surge as cybercrime hits $17B, with deepfakes, fraud kits, and industrial social engineering reshaping digital asset threats and defenses.
Global Security News, Industry News, Kasada, Risk Management
Kasada Account Intelligence combats manual fraud and abuse
Kasada released Account Intelligence, a new product designed to detect account-level fraud and abuse. The goal is to prevent repeat abuse before it creates financial loss and unnecessary friction for customers. Enterprises are facing account and business-logic abuse that existing bot and fraud tools were never built to detect. In a single session, this human-driven…
AI, Global Security News
AI-Enabled Voice and Virtual Meeting Fraud Surges 1000%+
Pindrop warns of 1210% increase in AI-powered fraud last year
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
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Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…
AI, cyber resilience, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Funding, Global Security News, privacy, Threat Intelligence, Webroot Blog
Guarding your family against the latest online threats
Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…