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How simple gullibility can cost you all your savings.
Gen recently published its Q2 2024 Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the rapid growth of AI-based attacks. Experts warn that scammers are increasingly resorting to generative AI to create convincing fakes of voices, images, and videos, making their schemes even more sophisticated.
Scammers use celebrities and current world events to attract the attention of victims. One of the key threats was the spread of fake investment offers using deepfake technologies.
A prime example is a recent campaign where attackers used fake videos from official events to lure people into fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. One such incident during the broadcast of the SpaceX test led to the loss of $1.4 million for gullible crypto investors.
According to the Gen report, the number of cyberattacks blocked by the company's services has increased by 46% compared to last year. Notably, 95% of all attacks occur while using web browsers.
Hackers pay special attention to the revival of old fraudulent schemes using fake antiviruses. Scammers inject pop-ups that mimic the Windows system into intimidating users into buying fake software.
In addition, work-from-home offer schemes have recently become popular, where scammers use AI to create realistic voice communications, misleading victims.
Another threat is the theft of digital identities. Information thieves attack users' devices by stealing passwords, financial information, and login details. In turn, mobile banking Trojans such as TeaBot infiltrate devices with the aim of stealing bank card data and cryptocurrency wallets.
The economic crisis has also played a role in the increase in attacks. In the face of financial instability, people are increasingly falling victim to promises of quick money through fake investments and working from home. A sharp increase was also recorded in ransomware attacks. The largest spikes in such attacks were noted in India, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Gen specialists work with government organizations to create free tools to decrypt data affected by ransomware, helping victims regain access to their information. The Company urges users to be careful and take preventive measures to protect their data.
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Gen recently published its Q2 2024 Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the rapid growth of AI-based attacks. Experts warn that scammers are increasingly resorting to generative AI to create convincing fakes of voices, images, and videos, making their schemes even more sophisticated.
Scammers use celebrities and current world events to attract the attention of victims. One of the key threats was the spread of fake investment offers using deepfake technologies.
A prime example is a recent campaign where attackers used fake videos from official events to lure people into fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. One such incident during the broadcast of the SpaceX test led to the loss of $1.4 million for gullible crypto investors.
According to the Gen report, the number of cyberattacks blocked by the company's services has increased by 46% compared to last year. Notably, 95% of all attacks occur while using web browsers.
Hackers pay special attention to the revival of old fraudulent schemes using fake antiviruses. Scammers inject pop-ups that mimic the Windows system into intimidating users into buying fake software.
In addition, work-from-home offer schemes have recently become popular, where scammers use AI to create realistic voice communications, misleading victims.
Another threat is the theft of digital identities. Information thieves attack users' devices by stealing passwords, financial information, and login details. In turn, mobile banking Trojans such as TeaBot infiltrate devices with the aim of stealing bank card data and cryptocurrency wallets.
The economic crisis has also played a role in the increase in attacks. In the face of financial instability, people are increasingly falling victim to promises of quick money through fake investments and working from home. A sharp increase was also recorded in ransomware attacks. The largest spikes in such attacks were noted in India, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Gen specialists work with government organizations to create free tools to decrypt data affected by ransomware, helping victims regain access to their information. The Company urges users to be careful and take preventive measures to protect their data.
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