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fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.
Real estate
#generative-ai
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

fromAP News
1 day ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Marketing tech
fromAP News
1 day ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.
Law
fromSFGATE
7 hours ago

Bear costume used in 'unbelievable' SoCal insurance fraud scam

Multiple individuals in Glendale were sentenced for a bizarre insurance fraud case involving a bear costume and luxury cars.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Booking.com Hack Exposes Customer Data, Sparks Travel Scam Fears

Hackers breached Booking.com, exposing personal data of customers, including names, addresses, and booking details, raising concerns about privacy and security.
#malware
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.
Poker
fromSecurityWeek
13 hours ago

Another DraftKings Hacker Sentenced to Prison

Kamerin Stokes was sentenced to 30 months in prison for a credential stuffing attack on DraftKings, involving 60,000 compromised accounts.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
8 hours ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
10 hours ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#scam
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
Apple
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
20 hours ago

Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols' In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul's Car Premium Ploy - Streetsblog Empire State

Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
California
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago
Information security

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
12 hours ago

In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity Act, $90K Chrome Flaw, Teen Hacker Arrested

Senate legislation aims to enhance satellite cybersecurity amid rising threats and vulnerabilities in commercial satellite signals.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
10 hours ago

He Was Laid Off, Posted on LinkedIn - Then Scammers Started Impersonating Real Recruiters to Target Him

Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn to exploit job seekers, especially those recently laid off.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
4 hours ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
12 hours ago

In Other News: Satellite Cybersecurity Act, $90K Chrome Flaw, Teen Hacker Arrested

Senate legislation aims to enhance satellite cybersecurity amid rising threats and vulnerabilities in commercial satellite signals.
#ddos
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
17 hours ago

Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts

Operation PowerOFF disrupted DDoS-for-hire services, taking down 53 domains and arresting four individuals linked to over 75,000 cybercriminals.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
17 hours ago

Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts

Operation PowerOFF disrupted DDoS-for-hire services, taking down 53 domains and arresting four individuals linked to over 75,000 cybercriminals.
#cryptocurrency
France news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
France news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
Wearables
fromEngadget
6 hours ago

Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Concert Kit uses World ID to help artists combat ticket scalping by verifying real human buyers.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
#fraud
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French police arrest man for selling fake sick notes online

A man was arrested in France for selling over 44,000 fake doctor's notes, facing up to 10 years in prison and a €1 million fine.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French police arrest man for selling fake sick notes online

A man was arrested in France for selling over 44,000 fake doctor's notes, facing up to 10 years in prison and a €1 million fine.
#deepfake
Education
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Education
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
fromNature
4 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Deliverability
fromZDNET
2 days ago

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
#cybercrime
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Information security

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
1 month ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.
Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
1 month ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cyber Express
16 hours ago

Gemini Ad Safety Targets Surge In AI-Generated Scam Ads

Google's Gemini ad safety systems blocked over 8.3 billion harmful ads in 2025, focusing on early detection and combating AI-generated scams.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours ago

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Consumer-controlled portable credit reports could reduce costs and repeat pulls, but may increase fraud risk according to credit reporting advocates.
#age-verification
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago
Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
fromTNW | Government-Policy
2 days ago
Privacy technologies

The EU says its age verification app is ready

The European Commission's age verification app uses zero-knowledge proof technology to confirm user age without exposing personal data.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 hours ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
Marketing tech
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
1 day ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 days ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

FBI and Indonesian Police Dismantle W3LL Phishing Network Behind $20M Fraud Attempts

The FBI and Indonesian National Police dismantled a global phishing operation using the W3LL toolkit, preventing over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Fashion retailer Express left customers' personal data and order details exposed to the internet

Express fixed a security flaw that exposed customer order details and personal information on its website.
Marketing tech
fromThe Cool Down
3 days ago

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.
#identity-verification
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
3 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
Privacy technologies
fromnews.bitcoin.com
22 hours ago

Anthropic Adds ID Verification to Claude for Select AI Users

Anthropic implemented ID checks for Claude users in April 2026 to limit abuse and meet legal obligations, while not storing ID images on its systems.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Report: NYS among worst states for online, social media scams | Fingerlakes1.com

They have to have a real name or organization. They have to have a physical address. There has to be a phone number. There has to be some type of tax ID or other type of financial identification so you know exactly who you're dealing with.
US news
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Is YOUR phone safe? Facial recognition on 21 devices can be spoofed

Facial recognition on many mobile phones can be easily fooled by printed photos, posing security risks for users.
#social-engineering
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

#email-fraud
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

Scammers recruit romantic partners into staged accidents or fake insurance claims to exploit victims' identities and trigger fraudulent payouts, harming victims' insurance and credit records.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Privacy professionals
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! We Just Dodged an Obvious Scam Call. But One Thing the Scammer Said Has Us Extremely Worried.

A man is falsely credited as the named creator of an Islamophobic book under his name, risking career and reputation; he seeks removal.
fromPCWorld
1 month ago

Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait

The email seen by at least some customers of the Emma email platform was a phishing scam. Hackers hoped to inspire instant panic with the words, 'As part of our commitment to supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we will be adding a Support ICE donation button to the footer of every email sent through our platform.'
Information security
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

OAuth phishers make 'check where the link points' advice ineffective

Attackers use phishing emails with malicious OAuth links containing broken parameters to redirect users to attacker-controlled destinations through legitimate identity providers.
Information security
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This New Travel Con Is So Real Looking It's Tricking Even the Most 'Scam Aware' Travelers-Here's How to Stay Safe

Urgent, personalized texts impersonating airlines or hotels trick travelers into clicking counterfeit links or calling scammers to steal login, payment, and travel-identifying information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign

Over 150 coordinated cloned law-firm websites impersonate firms to re-victimize fraud victims by offering free asset recovery and evading takedowns.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams

Custom voice-phishing kits sold on dark-web channels enable attackers to spoof authentication flows, intercept credentials and MFA codes, and orchestrate live helpdesk social-engineering.
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