Microsoft IDs developers behind alleged generative AI hacking-for-hire scheme

An amended complaint identifies a number of overseas individuals as key players “at the center of a global cybercrime network” that sold access to jailbroken generative AI tools.

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CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks

Trends in cybersecurity across 2024 showed less malware and phishing, though more social engineering. CrowdStrike offers tips on securing your business. Continue reading CrowdStrike Security Report: Generative AI Powers Social Engineering Attacks

Deepfakes force a new era in fraud detection, identity verification

The rise in identity fraud over the past two years has significantly impacted all industries, especially finance, banking, fintech, and crypto, according to Regula. With deepfakes threatening every second company around the world, businesses won’t be a… Continue reading Deepfakes force a new era in fraud detection, identity verification

Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype

Generative AI has helped lower the barrier for entry for malicious actors and has made them more efficient, i.e., quicker at creating convincing deepfakes, mounting phishing campaigns and investment scams, the most recent report by the Cyber Threat All… Continue reading Malicious actors’ GenAI use has yet to match the hype

Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality

As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues to grow. In this article, you will find key insights from 2024 reports on deep… Continue reading Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality

Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back

In this Help Net Security interview, Patrick Harding, Chief Architect at Ping Identity, discusses the growing threat of deepfake-related fraud and its impact on financial security. He also discusses overlooked vulnerabilities in digital banking and off… Continue reading Overwhelmed by fraud? Here’s how financial pros fight back

AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing

McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, thes… Continue reading AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing

Consumer and privacy predictions for 2025

Kaspersky experts look back on their expectations about the 2024 privacy and consumer cyberthreats trends and try to predict what to expect in 2025. Continue reading Consumer and privacy predictions for 2025

Advanced threat predictions for 2025

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team monitors over 900 APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) groups and operations. In this piece of KSB series, we review the advanced threat trends from the past year and offer insights into what we can expect in 2025. Continue reading Advanced threat predictions for 2025

Advanced threat predictions for 2025

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team monitors over 900 APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) groups and operations. In this piece of KSB series, we review the advanced threat trends from the past year and offer insights into what we can expect in 2025. Continue reading Advanced threat predictions for 2025