Fraud

The Deepfake Threat Targeting SA Banks

2025-11-19 Ian Fleming

The threat recently hit close to home when the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued a public warning after a deepfake video surfaced online, falsely portraying Governor Letsetja Kganyago promoting a fraudulent investment opportunity that encouraged people to share sensitive information and approve falsified transactions.

Scammers use artificial intelligence to create fake photos, voices, documents

2025-11-17 Per Henrikson

The Winnebago County Sheriff'ss Office warns about deepfakes and AI-generated subpoenas and warrants.

Chinese State-Linked Group Uses Autonomous AI Agents in Espionage Campaign

2025-11-17 Ian Fleming

The attackers used AI’s agentic capabilities to an unprecedented degree. AI was not just as an advisor, but would execute cyberattacks themselves.

Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantles Global Cybercrime Networks Behind Massive Data Theft

2025-11-14 Per Henrikson

The operation, led by Europol and Eurojust with support from 11 countries and private cybersecurity firms, targets networks that enable ransomware and large-scale online fraud.

Online age checking is creating a treasure trove of data for hackers

2025-11-12 Ian Fleming

The amount of personal data involved in completing age verification comprises a veritable treasure trove for hackers.

Sophisticated malware found posing as Indonesia’s digital ID app

2025-11-10 Ian Fleming

The malware app, named Android/BankBot-YNRK, was found circulating online outside of the official Google Play app store, posing as an APK file of the digital ID platform. Once a user installs it, the app will start exploiting Android permissions to gain access to sensitive data, targeting banking and cryptocurrency apps.

North Korea using AI Deepfake to conduct espionage via Insider Threats

2025-11-05 Per Henrikson

North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has taken a disturbing step in utilizing cutting-edge technologies to carry out espionage operations. The country has reportedly adopted Deepfake technology, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as a new tool to infiltrate corporate environments and conduct espionage activities through Insider Threats.

India’s Digital ID Crumbles as 815M Aadhaar Records Listed for $80K

2025-11-04 Ian Fleming

Digital ID in India has suffered catastrophic security failures, with 815 million records leaked and sold on the Dark Web for $80,000. The Aadhaar data breach exposed sensitive citizen information including names, addresses, phone numbers, and biometric data through an ICMR database hack that exploited unpatched vulnerabilities in India’s centralized identification system.

This New Crypto Scam Starts With “Congratulations, You’re Hired,” Kraken Warns

2025-10-28 Ian Fleming

Crypto exchange Kraken cautioned against growing cases of fraudulent recruitment attempts, in which scammers impersonate company staff to extract personal information, payments, and access to digital wallets.

Deepfake explosion signals a new age in digital fraud

Pubs in Australia deal with fake digital IDs

Chatbots Are Becoming Really, Really Good Criminals

The Deepfake Threat Targeting SA Banks

Scammers use artificial intelligence to create fake photos, voices, documents

Chinese State-Linked Group Uses Autonomous AI Agents in Espionage Campaign

Europol’s Operation Endgame dismantles Global Cybercrime Networks Behind Massive Data Theft

Online age checking is creating a treasure trove of data for hackers

Sophisticated malware found posing as Indonesia’s digital ID app

North Korea using AI Deepfake to conduct espionage via Insider Threats

India’s Digital ID Crumbles as 815M Aadhaar Records Listed for $80K

This New Crypto Scam Starts With “Congratulations, You’re Hired,” Kraken Warns

Deepfake explosion signals a new age in digital fraud

Malaysian Telcos to integrate MyDigital ID to bolster digital security

Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

Apple, Google required to provide digital ID tools under Missouri age verification law

POTENTIAL pilot finds that the EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously