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  • Microsoft Security Blog: Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight cybercrime

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/05/05/microsoft-partners-with-global-anti-scam-alliance-to-fight-cybercrime/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance to fight cybercrime Feedly Summary: In 2024 alone, scammers drained the global economy of more than $1.03 trillion. Together, Microsoft and the other members of GASA hope to stem these losses going forward. The post Microsoft partners with Global Anti-Scam Alliance…

  • CSA: AI vs. AI: The new cybersecurity battle

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    Source URL: https://abnormal.ai/blog/ai-vs-ai-attackers-could-hurt-you Source: CSA Title: AI vs. AI: The new cybersecurity battle Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** This text discusses the evolving threat posed by generative AI in the context of Business Email Compromise (BEC) and social engineering attacks. It highlights how AI has increased the speed and sophistication of these…

  • Wired: Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/gmail-end-to-end-encryption-scams/ Source: Wired Title: Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams Feedly Summary: Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers, but it could spawn phishing attacks, particularly in non-Gmail inboxes. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google is introducing an end-to-end encrypted email feature aimed…

  • The Register: Ransomware scum and other crims bilked victims out of a ‘staggering’ $16.6B last year, says FBI

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/24/ransomware_scum_and_other_crims/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware scum and other crims bilked victims out of a ‘staggering’ $16.6B last year, says FBI Feedly Summary: Biggest threat to America’s critical infrastructure? Ransomware Digital scammers and extortionists bilked businesses and individuals in the US out of a “staggering" $16.6 billion last year, according to the FBI…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/04/16/cyber-signals-issue-9-ai-powered-deception-emerging-fraud-threats-and-countermeasures/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures Feedly Summary: Microsoft maintains a continuous effort to protect its platforms and customers from fraud and abuse. This edition of Cyber Signals takes you inside the work underway and important milestones achieved that protect customers.…

  • CSA: BEC in the Age of AI: The Growing Threat

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    Source URL: https://abnormalsecurity.com/blog/bec-age-of-ai Source: CSA Title: BEC in the Age of AI: The Growing Threat Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the escalating threat of business email compromise (BEC) driven by artificial intelligence, illustrating how cybercriminals use AI tools to execute sophisticated attacks. It emphasizes the urgent need for organizations…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: Unraveling the U.S. toll road smishing scams

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/unraveling-the-us-toll-road-smishing-scams/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Unraveling the U.S. toll road smishing scams Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has observed a widespread and ongoing financial theft SMS phishing (smishing) campaign since October 2024 that targets toll road users in the United States of America.   AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details…

  • The Register: Oracle Health reportedly warns of info leak from legacy server

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/30/infosec_news_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: Oracle Health reportedly warns of info leak from legacy server Feedly Summary: PLUS: OpenAI bumps bug bounties bigtime; INTERPOL arrests 300 alleged cyber-scammers; And more! Infosec in brief Oracle Health appears to have fallen victim to an info stealing attack that has led to patient data stored by…

  • Cloud Blog: Securing the future of football: Google Cloud and Atlético de Madrid expand cybersecurity partnership

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-cloud-atletico-de-madrid-expand-cybersecurity-partnership/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Securing the future of football: Google Cloud and Atlético de Madrid expand cybersecurity partnership Feedly Summary: In an era where digital security is more important than ever, Atlético de Madrid is strengthening its defenses beyond the pitch. Known for their resilience and tactical discipline on the field, the…

  • Slashdot: RCS Messaging Adds End-to-End Encryption Between Android and iOS

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/03/14/130255/rcs-messaging-adds-end-to-end-encryption-between-android-and-ios?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: RCS Messaging Adds End-to-End Encryption Between Android and iOS Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the GSM Association’s release of new specifications for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging that include end-to-end encryption (E2EE) using the Messaging Layer Security protocol. This development enhances security for…