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Australia's Corporate Watchdog Warns Deepfake Scams Stole $7.4 Million, With the Prime Minister as the Most-Used Face
ASIC says criminals are using AI-generated fake videos of Anthony Albanese and other public figures to trick Australians into bogus investment schemes, with losses topping $7.4 million.
Card Skimmers Are Stealing Billions. Here Is How They Work.
The U.S. Secret Service says organised criminal groups are planting tiny data-theft devices on card readers across the country, with government benefit cards among the easiest targets.
The EU's New Brussels Team Will Police AI Deepfakes and Label Chatbot Content
Europe's AI Act is bringing mandatory labelling for AI-generated content and a dedicated enforcement unit to Brussels. Here is what that means for anyone who reads news, uses chatbots, or runs a business online.
Ofcom Wants Big Tech to Stop Scam Ads. Here's What That Means for You.
The UK's communications regulator has told the country's largest social platforms to clean up fraudulent advertising or face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue.
UK Watchdog Warns AI Is Outpacing the Rules Meant to Protect Your Money
A government-ordered review says Britain's financial regulator needs stronger powers before AI reshapes banking, insurance, and lending for millions of ordinary people.
FIFA 2026 Fraud Infrastructure Was Pre-Staged Months Before Kickoff, Researchers Say
A Check Point exposure report documents pre-positioned phishing kits, lookalike domains and multilingual scam pages built well ahead of the June 11 opening match.