Deepfakes
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INTERPOL warns of surge in phishing, ransomware and scam centers across Asia and the South Pacific
INTERPOL says cybercrime has surged across Asia and the South Pacific, driven by phishing, ransomware and AI-enabled scams. The report cites more than 135,000 ransomware attacks in 2024 and rising losses from organized fraud networks.
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ABA says deepfakes and generative AI are eroding court evidence and procedures
The American Bar Association’s report warns that generative AI and deepfakes are undermining legal procedures and evidence while also offering efficiency gains; the ABA has convened a task force to develop guidance on authenticity, liability and courtroom use.
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Denmark Proposes Landmark Copyright Amendment to Combat Deepfake Technology
Denmark is set to propose a groundbreaking amendment to its copyright laws allowing individuals to claim ownership of their likeness as a means to combat the growing threat of deepfake technology. The legislation aims to empower citizens to have unauthorized digital reproductions of their image and voice removed from online platforms.
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Rise of Social Engineering Threats: Understanding the Latest Tactics
Social engineering tactics are becoming increasingly prevalent, posing significant risks to individuals and organizations alike. With attackers exploiting psychological manipulation and familiar interfaces, the need for cybersecurity awareness has never been more critical.
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AI-Driven Fraud Threats Challenge Identity Verification in Cybersecurity
As AI-driven technology becomes more prevalent among cybercriminals, firms specializing in identity verification, such as Trulioo and Microblink, face an ongoing battle to counter increasingly convincing synthetic identities and fraudulent documents, emphasizing the need for advanced AI detection methods and multilayered defenses.
