A massive cybercrime operation based in Cambodia, allegedly linked to North Korean hackers, has used AI to defraud victims worldwide, siphoning billions through complex financial schemes. This report explores the scale of the fraud, the role of AI, and the international crackdown to counter this emerging threat.

The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report highlights $16.6 billion in cybercrime losses—driven in part by the growing use of AI in phishing, extortion, and cryptocurrency scams. Elderly victims suffered the most, with $4.8 billion in reported losses. The FBI is leveraging AI tools to combat this evolving threat.

A sophisticated AI scam mimicking Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s voice has duped prominent business figures, including Giorgio Armani and Massimo Moratti, into transferring large sums. As Milan prosecutors investigate, the case highlights the growing threat of voice-cloning technology in fraud schemes.

In 2024, AI-driven scams have surged, exploiting advanced technologies like deepfakes, voice cloning, and generative AI. From fake job offers to fraudulent charity campaigns, these schemes are deceiving millions worldwide. Stay informed about these threats and learn essential strategies to protect yourself from falling victim.

A global gambling scam leveraging AI technology is deceiving victims through fake betting apps and social media ads. Group-IB CERT uncovered over 1,300 malicious websites and 500 fraudulent ads, exposing victims to data theft and financial loss. Learn about the tactics used and how to safeguard against this growing threat.

Hong Kong’s legislators have become targets of advanced AI scams, involving deepfake images and voice phishing. These attacks reveal vulnerabilities in cybersecurity among public officials and highlight the need for stronger defenses in a digital age. Learn how this impacts trust in governance and what steps can be taken to combat such threats.

Google’s new AI-powered Scam Detection and Live Threat Detection features revolutionize Android security. Available on Pixel 6 and newer, these tools identify scam calls and malicious apps in real-time, protecting users from rising threats while maintaining privacy with on-device processing. Android just got safer!

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have created AI-powered phone scam agents using OpenAI's voice API, revealing how easily AI technology can be exploited for fraudulent activities. These agents can convincingly interact in real-time, making phone scams more effective and challenging to detect, posing a growing threat to public security.