Versions of the "WhatsApp Gold" hoax have been tricking people for nearly a decade.

Cybercriminals are moving beyond email scams and into social media feeds, using tutorial-style videos on TikTok and Instagram to spread malware and steal credentials ...

In May 2024, Pooja Shali, an anchor for India Today, received a concerned message from a friend. The friend had been scrolling Instagram Reels and came across what appeared to be a video of Shali ...

Consumer investigator Brian Roche, who has been exploring the use of AI in scams, demonstrated how easily these videos can be made. Sign up for our Newsletters Dr. Peilong Li, a computer engineer and ...

A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt real. The voice sounded right. The video looked authentic. And the love felt personal. By the ...

How scammers use voice cloning and deepfakes—and the simple steps to verify what’s real Brittany Brown is a full-time copywriter writing covering real estate and personal finance topics like budgeting ...

The YouTube Ghost Network promoted thousands of scam videos. Videos offer game hacks or pirated software; they distribute malware. A web of fake accounts makes the scam videos look genuine. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former software executive investing in cybersecurity security & data. Young Americans, not retirees, are now the hardest hit by ...