Fraud

Deepfake fraud taking place on an industrial scale, study finds

2026-02-06 Ian Fleming

New Password-Stealing Phishing Campaign Targets Dropbox Credentials

2026-02-03 Per Henrikson

Deepfake-related fraud racks up $1bn in 2025

2026-02-02 Ian Fleming

Deepfake fraud: The psychological traps behind the tech

2026-01-31 Ian Fleming

In today’s overstimulated digital world, people - especially younger users - are increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated online scams, according to Associate Professor Tran Thanh Nam of the Vietnam-France Institute of Psychology.

300 US Companies Unkowngly Hire N.Korean Operative Using AI Personas

2026-01-30 Per Henrikson

FBI has documented over 300 US companies that unknowingly hired North Korean operatives using stolen identities and AI-generated personas.

AI deepfakes force firms to rethink trust & security

2026-01-30 Per Henrikson

AI deepfakes are eroding faith in biometrics and executive identities, forcing companies to rebuild trust in how they verify people and payments.

Social Engineering Campaign Hits Bumble, Panera, Match Group, and CrunchBase

2026-01-29 Ian Fleming

A wave of cyberattacks targets Bumble, Panera Bread, CrunchBase, and Match Group, exposing limited data and prompting extortion threats. Experts Warn of Rising Social Engineering Threats.

GitLab 2FA login protection bypass lets attackers take over accounts

2026-01-25 Ian Fleming

The platform warns users of on-premises versions to upgrade to the latest versions; SaaS and web versions have been patched.

Scammers are using deepfakes, 'urgent' family emergencies to get your money. Losses could reach $16B by late 2026

2026-01-23 Ian Fleming

If you receive a phone or video call from a distressed family member who needs you to send money now — for bail, hospital fees or even as ransom for a kidnapping — your first reaction is likely to be panic. But you may want to take a breath and think twice before acting.

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) Suffers Data Breach Exposing Information of 750,000 Canadian Investors

2026-01-19 Per Henrikson

The initial access was achieved via phishing, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1566: Phishing. The sophistication of the attack suggests the possible use of spearphishing attachments (T1566.001) or spearphishing links (T1566.002).

Missouri Age Verification Laws Send VPN Demand Skyrocketing

2026-01-17 Ian Fleming

The state of Missouri now requires internet users to verify their age before accessing adult websites, leading to an increase in demand for VPNs.

ID renting big problem for gig economy; the ‘right friction’ could curb rampant fraud

2026-01-15 Per Henrikson

Weak identity verification processes are leaving gig platforms, workers and consumers exposed to significant fraud and safety risks.