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Job-related scams surged by more than one thousand percent between May and July 2025, according to new research from McAfee. Job seekers are particularly vulnerable to scams, since they’re expecting to receive unsolicited messages and are more likely to overlook red flags. The researchers offer the following advice to help users avoid falling for these attacks: The researchers conclude that awareness is an essential layer of defense against social engineering attacks.

A new report warns of a significant spike in SMS phishing (smishing) scams targeting younger Americans between 18 and 29 years old. The report, released by Consumer Reports, Aspen Digital and the Global Cyber Alliance, also found that 30 percent of people who experienced a cyberattack or scam this year said it began over a text message or a messaging app, compared to 20 percent last year.

Job scam texts are blowing up phones everywhere, and they’re only getting sneakier. Stay one step ahead by keeping the fakes out, and help keep your information safe with Avast Mobile Security. You’re in line for coffee when your phone buzzes: “Hi! We reviewed your profile for a remote job. $1,200/week, no experience needed! Text YES to learn more.” Looks tempting at first glance, right? But if your scam radar isn't going off yet, it should be.

The fraud is no longer a matter of “if” but “how soon!” Attackers are getting smarter, leveraging AI, deepfakes, synthetic identities, and cross-platform tactics that outpace legacy defenses. According to industry forecasts, fraud prevention tools and analytics will explode in demand as businesses scramble to stay ahead.

OpenAI, the people behind ChatGPT, have launched an updated AI video- and audio-generation system with fascinating, and terrifying, implications for the spread of deepfakes.

This blog explores a CYJAX investigation into a search engine poisoning campaign impersonating 14 global airlines, including KLM, Delta, and Lufthansa. Over 150 fake support pages were found hosting fraudulent contact numbers, tricking users into calling threat actors. The post examines how these scams exploit SEO, manipulate AI-enhanced search results, and what users can do to stay protected.

When implemented with real-time visibility and browser-level telemetry, website cloning detection becomes a front-line layer of your ATO prevention strategy. It provides actionable insights into impersonation activity that often precedes account takeovers, helping teams intercept fraud earlier and protect customer trust more effectively.

Fighting voice-based phishing needs to be a big part of your human risk management (HRM) plan. KnowBe4 and the HRM industry have been warning about voice-based social engineering and phishing for decades. Some of the biggest and most notable hacks have long been based on it. Stories have often been told of brazen calls that resulted in big hacks.