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India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
How to spot an investment scam before it spots youIndia's digital investment boom is fueling a surge in cybercrime, with financial fraud leading the charge. Criminals are increasingly using...
CERT-In flags 'high-severity risks' from AI-driven cyber threats amid Mythos concernsCERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about AI-driven cyber threats, noting that new tools make attacks faster, cheaper, and easier. A...
Beyond cash: How deepfakes are violating privacy, robbing people of dignityDeepfakes are a growing threat in India, impacting individuals, businesses, and politicians. These AI-generated fakes are used for financia...
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SBI cautions users against viral deepfake videos promoting fraudState Bank of India (SBI) has issued a public caution regarding deepfake scam videos circulating on social media. These fraudulent videos f...
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake delugeUsed on social networks to hijack the notoriety of celebrities or other high-profile figures, sometimes for disinformation, deepfakes are a...
#25 For 2025: How much further will AI disrupt lives?Cyber threats will increase as AI makes scams more sophisticated. Deepfake tools and voice cloning will become harder to detect. Cybersecur...
SBI has a warning for customers to save their moneySBI alerted the public about deceptive videos circulating on social media. These videos falsely portray SBI officials endorsing investment ...
Beware! High-tech thieves use AI to create deepfakes of Elon Musk, scam millions from Americans; here's how they do itIn a recent development it has been known that several high tech thieves are nowadays using AI to create several kinds of deepfakes of Elon...
How 'deepfake Musk' became internet's biggest scammerThe scammers had edited a genuine interview with Musk, replacing his voice with a replica using AI tools. The AI was sophisticated enough t...
75% Indians have viewed some deepfake content in last 12 months, says McAfee surveyA recent McAfee survey found that deepfakes are prevalent in India. Over 75% of Indians surveyed online in the past year have seen deepfake...
Hong Kong MNC suffers $25.6 million loss in deepfake scamSophisticated deepfake scam ensnares Hong Kong multinational, resulting in $25.6 million loss. Perpetrators utilize AI to mimic company off...
AI-generated scams to increase cyber risks in 2024Deepfake technology has the ability to wreak havoc on the lives of its victims by spreading misinformation through AI-generated voice, vide...
'Deepfake' scam in China fans worries over AI-driven fraudA fraud in northern China that used sophisticated "deepfake" technology to convince a man to transfer money to a supposed friend has sparke...
Exciting AI can make people vulnerable to scams. Tips to identify online fraudsOnline scams, deepfake porn and romance bots can be incredibly dangerous in the hands of criminals.