Cybercrime - Page 2

July 18, 2026

Fraud expert warns AI is helping criminals outpace the government: 'Don't have the right tools'

David Maimon warned lawmakers that criminals use AI-generated deepfake video and fake documents to defeat identity verification and steal taxpayer money.

July 18, 2026

HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer

HalluSquatting exploits AI coding assistants that hallucinate fake repository names, letting attackers register those names and deliver malware.

July 17, 2026

New bank scam laws could stop suspicious payments

Georgia's new bank scam law lets financial institutions pause suspicious transactions targeting adults 65 and older, but the hold is optional.

July 16, 2026

Apple AirDrop, Android Quick Share flaws put phones at risk

Six new vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share could let nearby hackers exploit your phone in airports, coffee shops and crowded venues.

July 15, 2026

Insurance breach exposes 7M driver's licenses

AssuranceAmerica's data breach exposed driver's license numbers and insurance details of nearly 7 million people after an employee was targeted.

July 14, 2026

DOJ charges 3 Russians in alleged $63M cybercrime scheme targeting Americans

Three Russian nationals allegedly ran bulletproof hosting firms that powered ransomware, malware and phishing attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.

July 11, 2026

Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion

A fake "Meta Verrified" Messenger chat threatens Facebook account deletion within 24 hours, but six major red flags reveal this phishing scam.

July 10, 2026

New Jersey woman accused of sexually assaulting child, posting video on Snapchat: police

Victoria Anne Cranmer allegedly recorded a 14-second video of herself sexually assaulting a child under 13 and shared it on Snapchat, police say.

July 10, 2026

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

A fake flyer promising free athletic shoes uses VA branding and real phone numbers to trick veterans into sharing sensitive personal information.

July 9, 2026

Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor's office

The DOJ charged 455 people in a $6.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown, but victims face a harder battle fixing their corrupted medical records.