threat-intel LLM-Based Social Engineering Scams OpenAI successfully disrupted a sophisticated social engineering operation originating in Cambodia, which was leveraging large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to conduct a wide range of scams, including romance scams, investment fraud, and impersonation of law enforcement. The group’s tactics involved creating elab… Schneier on Security · 3d ago High KHllmsocial engineeringscam
threat-intel AI-assisted reconnaissance: Why everyone could be a viable target for fraud AI is lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals by automating open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering, enabling more sophisticated and scalable fraud schemes. AI tools can quickly analyze publicly available inf… WeLiveSecurity · 3d ago Medium osintaisocial engineering
threat-intel Phishing 3.0: The Fight Moves to Agent Versus Agent Phishing has evolved beyond simple email attacks into a sophisticated, AI-powered threat landscape – Phishing 3.0. Attackers are now utilizing AI agents to research targets, craft personalized lures, and execute multi-ch… The Hacker News · Aug 19, 2026 High HOphishingaideepfake
threat-intel Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster This article discusses a potential digital certificate fraud scheme linked to deepfake technology, where Russian actors are impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. The vulnerability stems from flaws in J… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium RUdeepfakephishingjoomla
threat-intel AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud Nirvana AI is dramatically accelerating and industrializing fraud operations globally, enabling organized crime syndicates to bypass traditional security measures and create highly convincing synthetic identities and impersonati… Dark Reading · Aug 5, 2026 High AUNICAaifraudkyc
threat-intel New Tool Traces AI Videos Back to Their Source Researchers at UC Riverside have developed SAGA, a tool designed to trace the origin of AI-generated videos and identify the specific generative model used to create them. The tool goes beyond simple detection, reasoning… Dark Reading · Aug 3, 2026 Medium deepfakeaigenerative-ai
threat-intel The $5 million threat: AI Is supercharging phishing attacks AI is dramatically increasing the effectiveness of phishing attacks, making them more sophisticated and harder to spot. The cost of recovering from these attacks is also rising significantly, posing a serious threat to o… Graham Cluley · Jul 31, 2026 High phishingaisocial engineering
threat-intel EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking With New Team in Brussels The European Union is establishing a new team in Brussels to combat the misuse of AI, particularly concerning deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to assert tech so… SecurityWeek · Jul 31, 2026 Medium EUUSCHaideepfakeregulation
threat-intel Le rôle de l’IA dans les opérations de cybercriminalité sur le dark web The article highlights a growing trend in cybercrime – the use of artificial intelligence by criminals on the dark web. AI is being used to create more convincing phishing attacks, automate various stages of attacks, and… ZATAZ · Jul 30, 2026 High aicybercrimedark web
threat-intel INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific A new INTERPOL report highlights a significant surge in cybercrime across the Asia-Pacific region, driven by factors like digitalization and evolving criminal tactics. Phishing remains the most prevalent threat, alongsid… The Hacker News · Jun 22, 2026 High UKCALAphishingransomwareai
threat-intel AI and Cybersecurity – Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask This SecurityWeek article explores the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) within cybersecurity, focusing on its diverse applications and potential risks. It examines key AI technologies like generative AI… SecurityWeek · Jun 16, 2026 Medium aigenerative-aimachine-learning
threat-intel DOJ seizes CFAKE, SOCFAKE deepfake nude sites under TAKE IT DOWN Act The U.S. Department of Justice seized the CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com websites, which hosted deepfake nude images and videos of public figures, under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This marks the first public use of the legislation… BleepingComputer · Jun 15, 2026 High USITFRdeepfakeaipornography
threat-intel Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls Google is launching a new Android security feature, "fake call detection," to combat increasingly sophisticated scams utilizing AI-generated deepfake calls. The system works by verifying call authenticity in real-time, a… BleepingComputer · Jun 3, 2026 High USdeepfakeaiscam
threat-intel UK regulator to require tech firms to tackle deepfakes, non-consensual intimate images The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, is implementing new rules requiring tech companies to actively combat the spread of non-consensual intimate images and deepfakes. This initiative utilizes hash matching technolog… The Record · May 19, 2026 High GBdeepfakenon-consensualintimate images
threat-intel Can Laws Stop Deepfakes? South Korea Aims to Find Out This article reports on South Korea's proactive approach to combating deepfakes ahead of upcoming local elections. The country is implementing new laws, including Article 82-8 of the Public Official Election Act and the… Dark Reading · May 18, 2026 Medium KRdeepfakeaielection
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #466: Meta sees everything, Copy Fail, and a deepfake gets hired This Smashing Security podcast episode discusses ongoing cybersecurity challenges, including the persistent issues of AI-related bugs, social engineering attacks, and the dangers of deepfakes. A key topic is Meta’s smart… Graham Cluley · May 6, 2026 Medium UKaiprivacydeepfake
phishing AI and cryptocurrency scams are costing Americans billions, FBI reports Recent investigations by the FBI have revealed a significant surge in scams leveraging artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, resulting in substantial financial losses for American victims. These scams are exploitin… Graham Cluley · Apr 10, 2026 High USaicryptocurrencyscams
