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AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
artificial intelligence // September 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, often heralded for their productivity benefits, now threaten cybersecurity as criminals harness them to create sophisticated malware. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls
Security & Fraud // July 17, 2024

Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
Security & Fraud // March 17, 2024

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
Security & Fraud // February 13, 2024

In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech

February 13, 2024
In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

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Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud

March 02, 2025
The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls

July 17, 2024
Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media

March 17, 2024
Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

ID R&D Unveils AI Tool to Spot Voice Deepfakes

January 09, 2024
ID R&D has introduced a voice clone detection tool to combat AI-driven fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...