We are seeing a rapid increase in online fraud and attackers are constantly renewing their “equipment” to carry out their next attacks. In an effort to raise user awareness of the growing threats posed by online fraud, Google has created new guides containing a wealth of advice for consumers to keep them informed of the latest scams. The entire effort comes from Google’s Trust & Safety team, which monitors and addresses online fraud to protect users.
In its inaugural new advisory effort, Google lists five of the most troubling online scams currently circulating, including the following:
Campaigns to impersonate public figures: In such campaigns, fraudsters use deepfake technology to impersonate a public figure and promote fraudulent schemes. These systems often abuse artificial intelligence to create highly persuasive content, tricking users into engaging in fake giveaways or high-yield investment scams.
Crypto Investment Scams: Scammers use hyper-realistic impersonations of trusted public figures and brands to lure victims into schemes that promise very good returns. Google says these scams often originate from organized crime networks and are difficult for law enforcement to combat because of their international nature.
Cloned Phishing Apps and Websites: Fraudsters clone legitimate apps and websites to steal personal information or spread malware. Common tactics include creating fake tech support landing pages or exploiting employee login portals to access sensitive company data.
Hide landing page: Fraudsters use tricks to trick Google into seeing different content on a landing page than what a user sees. These landing pages often look like legitimate sites and present users with a sense of urgency to take actions that could compromise their security.
Exploitation of important events: Finally, Google says fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve on traditional fraud techniques, targeting major events such as elections, sports and disasters with fake products and services.
Source: myphone.gr
