social engineering

Verizon Report Warns of AI-Fueled Social Engineering Surge

Verizon Report Warns of AI-Fueled Social Engineering Surge
Verizon Report Warns of AI-Fueled Social Engineering Surge
May 19, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Artificial intelligence is changing the economics of cybercrime, giving scammers and fraudsters a faster way to scale attacks that companies already struggle to stop. Get...

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Betterment Says Social Engineering Attack Enabled Data Breach and Unauthorized Messages
Betterment Says Social Engineering Attack Enabled Data Breach and Unauthorized Messages
January 12, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Investing and savings app Betterment said Monday (Jan. 12) that a social engineering attack led to its customers receiving an unauthorized message promoting a crypto-related promotion...

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SEC Says Cryptocurrency Scam Took $14 Million From Retail Investors
SEC Says Cryptocurrency Scam Took $14 Million From Retail Investors
December 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

An investment scam allegedly took $14 million from retail investors by connecting with them on social media and convincing them to fund accounts on fake...

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Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
Block Chief Risk Officer Says Scams Test Trust After the Damage Is Done
December 11, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

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DoorDash Says Social Engineering Scam Led to Data Breach
DoorDash Says Social Engineering Scam Led to Data Breach
November 17, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

DoorDash said that a social engineering scam led to a data breach that exposed the personal information of consumers, gig workers and merchants using its...

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‘Boss Scams’ Target New Employees With Social Engineering
‘Boss Scams’ Target New Employees With Social Engineering
September 14, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

A wave of graduates entering the job market could present new targets for scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Scattered Spider Hackers Reportedly Targeting Airline Industry
Scattered Spider Hackers Reportedly Targeting Airline Industry
June 29, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The hacking group Scattered Spider could be trying to trap airlines in its web. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google Warns of Social Engineering Scheme Targeting Salesforce Users
Google Warns of Social Engineering Scheme Targeting Salesforce Users
June 04, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Google Threat Intelligence Group warned Wednesday (June 4) that an organization specializing in voice phishing (vishing) is targeting Salesforce users. Get the Full Story Complete...

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