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The quality of malicious ads has improved immensely, making it harder for users to distinguish between what’s real or fake.

61% of organizations have seen deepfake incidents increase in the past year – with 75% of these attacks impersonating the CEO or another C-suite executive, according to a recent report by Deep Instinct. Moreover, 97% are concerned they will suffer a security incident as a result of adversarial AI.

Scammers are now impersonating legitimate services like Booking.com and Kayak to target people planning their summer vacations. One out of every 33 vacation-themed domains registered last month was malicious, researchers at Check Point warn. “In May 2024, Check Point Research (CPR) detected a significant surge in summer-related cyber scams, highlighting the need for travelers to stay informed and proactive in safeguarding their personal information,” the researchers write.

In a time where digital transactions and online markets predominate, purchase scams have increased frequently as scammers develop ever-more sophisticated strategies to prey on consumers. This guide sheds light on the intricacies of purchase scams, focusing on common types, providing comprehensive strategies to safeguard against them, and offering real-world examples for a better understanding, particularly on popular platforms like Facebook Marketplace and fake online shopping websites.

The UEFA League, alternatively known as Euro 2024, has officially started, marking a thrilling period for football fans worldwide. The unmatched enthusiasm for watching the matches, whether through digital screens or by experiencing the live vibe in the stadiums, has filled the air. However, this surge in excitement isn’t solely confined to sports fans but has also caught the attention of threat actors.

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that scammers are impersonating its employees in an attempt to commit fraud. In an alert posted on the CISA website, the organisation warned that so-called impersonation scams are on the rise. An impersonation scam is any type of fraud where a criminal pretends to be a trusted individual or organisation to dupe a victim into handing over personal information or money or taking an unwise action.