by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jan 27, 2026
In the scam, criminals contact victims by phone, email, or text claiming the person is involved in or a victim of a fraud investigation, then demand bank details, payments, or sensitive information. Authorities stress that legitimate law-enforcement agencies do not...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 24, 2025
The report highlights a surge in two major threats: extortion and phishing, both of which continue to target individuals and organizations across the country. In particular, Alabama has been identified as one of the states with high vulnerability to cybercrime,...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Dec 13, 2024
Generative AI reduces the time and effort criminals must expend to deceive their targets. Generative AI takes what it has learned from examples input by a user and synthesizes something entirely new based on that information. These tools assist with content creation...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 26, 2024
Cryptocurrency confidence investment schemes begin by criminals contacting potential victims through seemingly misdirected text messages, dating applications, or professional meetup or investment groups. Next, using various means of manipulation, the criminal gains...
by AdrianaAMLP | Sep 13, 2024
In 2023, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding cyber-enabled crime and financial fraud involving the use of cryptocurrency, with over $5.6 billion in reported losses. Criminal actors exploit...
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