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A social media advertising dashboard showing multiple fake casino ads masquerading as legitimate retail brand promotions, with Tesco branding being hijacked acr
Threat Intelligence

Tesco alerts City of London police after fake casino ads hijack its brand on Facebook and Instagram

Unlicensed gambling sites are impersonating well-known brands and celebrities in social-media ads. Tesco is the latest target, and the pattern points to a systematic problem with how ad platforms verify who is really buying space.

3 min read
A computer monitor displaying a deepfake video of a political figure alongside investment scam websites, with warning symbols and red flags overlaid on the scre
Policy & Regulation

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.

3 min read
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