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AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
September 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, often heralded for their productivity benefits, now threaten cybersecurity as criminals harness them to create sophisticated malware. HP Wolf Security researchers...

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Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
July 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. The funding, announced Wednesday (July 17) and coming from Hercules Capital, allows...

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FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
March 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp rise in complaints in...

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Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
February 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on...

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ID R&D Unveils AI Tool to Spot Voice Deepfakes
ID R&D Unveils AI Tool to Spot Voice Deepfakes
January 09, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

ID R&D has introduced a voice clone detection tool to combat AI-driven fraud. The voice biometrics company announced the new offering Tuesday (Jan. 9), saying it...

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Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
August 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals...

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China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
May 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

China has reportedly heightened scrutiny of “deepfake” tech amid a rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven fraud. Worries about the potential for AI to assist in...

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Users Question Privacy Policy Of Chinese Face-Swapping App
Users Question Privacy Policy Of Chinese Face-Swapping App
September 02, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

A Chinese app that lets users convincingly swap their faces with film or TV characters has rapidly become one of the country’s most downloaded apps,...

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