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Pushpaganda: How AI Scams Hijacked Google Discover Notifications

16 Apr 2026 news

A sophisticated cyber operation called Pushpaganda is using AI-generated content to hijack Google Discover feeds, delivering scam alerts and fraudulent ads to millions. Investigate how this scheme manipulates users and evades security.

#AI scams | #Google Discover | #Pushpaganda

Fraud Factories: Inside the Billion-Dollar AI-Driven Scam Empire

14 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new breed of AI-powered scammers is driving a trillion-dollar fraud wave. Go inside Southeast Asia’s scam compounds and learn how technology and desperation are reshaping the global cybercrime landscape.

#AI Scams | #Online Fraud | #Scam Compounds

America Under Siege: FBI Reports $21 Billion Lost to Cybercrime in 2025

07 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

Americans lost a staggering $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, according to the FBI. From investment scams and AI-powered fraud to attacks on critical infrastructure, discover how digital deception is reshaping the nation’s threat landscape.

#Cybercrime | #Investment Scams | #AI Scams

Inside North Korea’s AI-Powered IT Worker Scams: How Hackers Infiltrate the West

07 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

North Korean state-backed hackers are using AI to craft fake IT worker identities and land jobs at Western companies—granting them insider access and fueling new waves of cyberattacks. Here’s how the scam works, and what you need to know.

#North Korea | #AI scams | #Cybersecurity

How AI Supercharged Social Engineering Scams | Netcrook – Criminal Chronicles

05 Mar 2026 news

Cybercriminals are using AI to make social engineering attacks more realistic and effective. Discover how trusted voices and deepfake technology are reshaping digital deception.

#AI Scams | #Social Engineering | #Cybersecurity

Inside the AI Scam Factory: 150 Fake Law Firm Sites Unveiled

05 Feb 2026 news

A new investigation uncovers over 150 fake law firm websites, generated using AI and automation to target previous scam victims. This feature breaks down how the scam works, the clues to watch for, and why AI is changing the face of online fraud.

#AI scams | #fake law firms | #online fraud

Cyber Speak Overhaul: Government Security Leaders Shift Focus in 2026

28 Jan 2026 news

Facing record cybercrime losses and AI-driven scams, government CISOs in 2026 are being told to stop using technical jargon and start talking about trust, reputation, and financial risk to secure vital cybersecurity funding.

#Cybersecurity | #Government CISOs | #AI scams

AI-Driven Scams in 2026: The New Cybercrime Threat

24 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

In 2026, cybercriminals are turning to AI-generated deepfakes and social engineering to outsmart consumers. This feature investigates how these scams work and what you can do to stay safe.

#AI scams | #Deepfake | #Cybercrime

How Cybercriminals Weaponized ChatGPT and Grok to Steal Mac Credentials

11 Dec 2025 news

Cybercriminals are hijacking trusted AI-generated advice from ChatGPT and Grok to distribute the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), tricking Mac users into running malicious commands and handing over their credentials—all through seemingly legitimate search results.

#AI scams | #Mac malware | #Credential theft

AI-Powered Medical Scams Target Europe’s Health Sector

27 Nov 2025 news 🌍 Europe

Cybercriminals are using AI to create fake clinics, doctors, and medical reports, exploiting demand for weight-loss drugs and trusted health brands in Europe. Awareness is vital.

#AI Scams | #Medical Fraud | #Counterfeit Medicines