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Social engineering and AI-driven fraud are climbing to the top of global security concerns. The World Economic Forum lists them among the biggest cybersecurity threats of 2025. And the threat is no ...

Whether it's scam text messages, fake ads, unsolicited social media messages, or just plain old phishing emails, the methods used by cybercriminals to hook their targets are getting more sophisticated ...

Online scams are becoming more dangerous and convincing every day. Cybercriminals are finding new ways to gain not just your login credentials but full control of your computer and your bank accounts.

The Phantom Hacker Scam has stolen over $1 billion since 2024, preying mostly on seniors’ retirement savings. Scammers use a three-step playbook — fake tech support, phony bank checks, and government ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Rahul Telang, Carnegie Mellon University (THE CONVERSATION) Scams are nothing new – ...