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AI-Powered Scams Lead to $442 Billion in Global Losses, Report Finds

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sun 00:00
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What happened

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A report published by Bloomberg News stated that scamming is receiving an upgrade powered by artificial intelligence. ZeroFox provided analysis for the report, which cited data from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance estimating victims lost $442 billion across 42 countries last year. The report noted that scammers are now using stolen data and AI-generated scripts to create phishing pages and laundering networks.

From pymnts.com

Why it matters

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The evolution of fraud has made operations faster, with nearly two-thirds of victims paying within 24 hours of initial contact. The report highlighted that scammers with limited technical ability are abusing legitimate developer platforms and AI app builders to create fake websites.

From pymnts.com

Who's involved

  • ZeroFoxProvided analytical input to Bloomberg News for the published report.
  • Bloomberg NewsPublished the report detailing the rise of AI-powered scams.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ZeroFoxSpeculative

    ZeroFox might see increased demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions as fraud becomes faster and more sophisticated.

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The entities involved

  • ZeroFox

    a cyber security company based in Baltimore, Maryland

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  • Bloomberg News

    international news agency

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Coverage

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