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Iranian phishing attempts target Israeli actors, dozens have data stolen

The film stars had been told they were being considered for a part by a major, unnamed film director and were asked to send audition tapes along with several forms of personal data.

 SMS spam and fake text message phishing concept. System hacked warning alert, email hack, scam malware spreading virus on messages alert virtual on mobile smart phone screen in hands, dark tone. (Illustrative)
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Three young men, including IDF soldier, arrested for running sex site blackmail scam

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Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors

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Nearly half of Israelis have fallen victim to online scams - study


The rising threat of financial fraud: Reconsider your approach to email security - opinion

Investing in the right email security measures can help businesses prevent costly cyber incidents and safeguard financial well-being.

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French woman sends over €830,000 euros to AI Brad Pitt scammer

The victim reportedly sent the scammer money she received from a divorce settlement from her millionaire husband. 

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ISOC-IL warn of massive wave of WhatsApp scams targeting Israelis to steal credit card information

Dozens of Israelis reported scammers attempting to steal credit card details via WhatsApp utilizing Finnish and Vietnamese area codes.

 SMS spam and fake text message phishing concept. System hacked warning alert, email hack, scam malware spreading virus on messages alert virtual on mobile smart phone screen in hands, dark tone. (Illustrative)

Gold & Silver IRA Scams to Avoid

Don't let scammers steal your retirement nest egg. From fake IRAs to counterfeit coins, discover the 10 most dangerous Gold IRA scams and learn how to protect your investment from fraudsters.

 Gold & Silver IRA Scams to Avoid

Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery

The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts. 

Meta announces testing of facial recognition via a video selfie instead of a password.

Hong Kong scammers defrauded victims of over $46 million using deepfake AI

Hong Kong police stated that the recent scam occurred when scammers, using AI, messaged their victims, claiming to have texted the wrong number.

 Strategic AI investment in Israel could create 50,000-100,000 jobs and add $100-$200 billion to GDP within five years, mirroring trends in other countries.

Meta unveils new tools to combat sextortion and image-based abuse

A new setting on Instagram DMs will blur photos which it identifies as containing nudity.

  Meta unveils new tools to combat sexual extortion and image-based abuse. April 11, 2024.

Scammer lied about surviving October 7 massacre for cash, apartment, car

Nico Astroga created the biggest scam of the Israel-Hamas war, saying he saw 29 of his friends murdered in Re'im. He got donations from entrepreneur Noam Lanir and was exposed by Daniel Amram.

 THE BELONGINGS of festivalgoers are seen at the site of the Supernova festival after Hamas unleashed its massacre on October 7.

Here's how to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

The shopping holidays bring increased exposure to fraud and scams. Stay informed and protect yourself with these essential precautions.

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Porn, scams and fake news: The growing realm of deepfakes

An NBC News investigation found deepfakes on multiple social media platforms, and concern is growing for how this new technology will impact people.

 AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand miniature in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023.

What is Kiwi.com and why is it important?

TRAVEL ADVISER: Kiwi.com is without any doubt a legit online travel agency. However, booking a flight through it increases the risks of issues. Here's why.

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