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ADEX: AI Involved in 52% of Detected Ad Fraud Schemes – Shopping Agents Could be Next
New ADEX research shows how AI is making familiar scams cheaper and harder to detect, while fraudsters prepare to target AI shopping assistants.
From Rules to AI and Back
Fraud prevention combines rules, AI and behavioral analytics to stop scams, reduce false declines and keep automated decisions explainable through human review.
Scanner Poses as 32 AI Bots to Find Credentials and Private Keys
A scanner impersonates 32 AI bots, including OpenAI and Claude crawlers, to search websites for exposed credentials, private keys and cloud configuration files.
Hackers Abuse Microsoft Teams External Chats to Access Corporate PCs
Hackers impersonate IT support in Microsoft Teams external chats, tricking employees into granting remote access and installing malware on corporate computers.
Scammers Abuse Frame.io Notifications to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials
Ocean Security found a phishing campaign, dubbed Phantom Preview, that abused legitimate Frame.io notifications and hidden PDF links…
Nearly 480,000 Phishing Emails Traced to Computer Hidden Behind Hotel Fridge
Japanese police arrested a Chinese couple accused of hiding a computer in a Kobe hotel to send phishing emails and using stolen credit card details for purchases.
AI Scams Target Crypto Users, Not Protocols, and Wallet Security Is Catching Up
Picture a composite case drawn from documented scams where a tech professional spends forty minutes on a video…
Hackers Use Hijacked University Emails to Scam Students, Pose as FBI Agent
Students, job seekers and university staff, watch out for fake job offers sent from legitimate university email accounts.
Tech Support Scam Kit Uses Google Ads to Deliver Fake Security Alerts
Google Ads deliver a tech support scam kit that shows fake security alerts, makes browsers appear locked and…
Placeholder Domains Used by 349 AI Agent Skills Found Redirecting to Scams
Manifold Security found placeholder domains cited in 359,000 GitHub files and 349 AI agent skills serving cloaked scam…