Martin Lewis expresses outrage as scammers use a deepfake video of his wife being attacked to promote a fake investment scheme, criticising social media platforms for profiting from such content.
Social media platform X has suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 for manipulation and spam, with Russia leading state-backed interference efforts, as revealed to MPs.
UK police and FACT target eight regions in Operation Eider, issuing cease-and-desist notices for illegal streaming devices that access premium content without payment.
Australian users are increasingly turning to VPNs to bypass new porn site blocking laws, leading to a significant rise in downloads and raising concerns about internet freedom.
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New research warns that AI, including ChatGPT, enables hackers to identify anonymous social media accounts by matching user data across platforms, raising privacy concerns.
The Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga is falsely credited with predicting major global events, with her name being exploited in online propaganda and conspiracy theories across social media and tabloids.
The release of Jeffrey Epstein documents has sparked mass online analysis, raising questions about public audits versus journalistic mediation in the digital age.
Microsoft reveals North Korean agents are using AI tools like voice changers and face swaps to secure remote IT roles, funneling wages back to Pyongyang in a sophisticated cyber scam.
Transport for London's 2024 cyberattack by Scattered Spider compromised 10 million people's data, causing £39 million losses and disrupting Oyster services, with two teenagers awaiting trial.
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Which? research uncovers over 28,000 unsafe websites impersonating major retailers like Tesco and Amazon, with scams rising 68% since 2021. Experts warn of identity fraud risks.
Virgin Media O2 has issued a critical alert to customers using Amazon and HSBC Bank, revealing these are among the top five most impersonated entities in phone scams. The telecom giant's Call Defence system uses AI to flag and block fraudulent calls, with
Iran-linked hackers have infiltrated US organizations including a bank, airport, and defense software supplier, raising fears of future attacks on critical infrastructure amid regional tensions.
From tracking partners to recording strangers, invasive digital behaviour has become normalised. As corporations and governments collect data, individuals mimic this surveillance in personal lives, eroding privacy norms.
Actress Melanie Walters, famous for playing Gwen West in Gavin & Stacey, reveals she nearly lost thousands to scammers using fake bank emails and letters. She shares crucial safety tips and advocates for better online support for seniors.
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified the 'Coruna' spyware exploiting over 20 iOS vulnerabilities to hijack iPhones, with links to nation-state actors and criminal operations targeting financial data.
Elon Musk's X platform will suspend users from earning revenue for 90 days if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos, with permanent bans for repeat offenders, following a flood of fake battle scenes from the Iran conflict.
Google researchers have discovered a sophisticated iPhone exploit suite called 'Coruna' being traded globally, affecting devices running iOS 13 to 17.2.1. The hack starts with a malicious link click.
Thousands of users experienced outages on Facebook and X, with over 11,000 problem reports logged on Downdetector. This follows a similar widespread outage on X last month.
Google's latest Security Bulletin reveals 129 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day flaw in Android systems. Users must update devices promptly to prevent remote exploitation.
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The National Cyber Security Centre warns UK businesses with Middle East operations to increase vigilance against Iran-linked cyber threats amid regional tensions.
Experts reveal Iran's nationwide internet shutdown is a deliberate tactic by the regime to maintain power, isolate citizens, and conceal crackdowns during protests, causing widespread confusion and entrapment.
O2 and Virgin Media warn customers of a sophisticated phishing email scam exploiting the 3G switch-off, urging users to delete suspicious messages and report them immediately.
A new study reveals that educating people about life-like AI voices can significantly reduce scam vulnerability. Victims lose an average of £595 per incident, with some exceeding £13,000.
Linguist Adam Aleksic reports a spike in incel language, as terms like 'lethalitymaxxing' appear in US government tweets and media, driven by online communities and algorithms.
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A new WhatsApp scam impersonates a legitimate UAE-based business, 'Cleaning Superstore', to trick users into sharing personal and bank details via fake delivery messages. Experts urge caution and reporting.
A new SMS phishing scam targets Gmail users by exploiting their phone numbers, tricking them into revealing passwords and potentially enabling SIM swap attacks for account takeover.
Meta's Instagram has implemented a new policy to block searches for self-harm content, aiming to protect vulnerable users and enhance online safety measures.
Group chats dominate daily communication, but etiquette experts warn of pitfalls. Learn key tips from Debrett's on messaging wisely, avoiding common irritants, and maintaining harmony in digital conversations.
Following the killing of Mexico's most powerful drug lord, AI-generated fake videos and social media posts spread chaos, with officials reporting hundreds of misleading posts fueling cartel violence fears.
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A major trial begins as Meta and YouTube are accused of using algorithms to spread harmful content, with potential global implications for social media regulation.
