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Chainalysis Says AI Scams Drove Crypto Fraud up 17% in 2025
Fraud Attack // January 13, 2026

Crypto scams and fraud took in at least $14 billion on-chain in 2025, up from a revised total of $12 billion the previous year, Chainalysis said Tuesday (Jan. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

AI Arms Race Pits Insurers Against Fraudsters
artificial intelligence // January 08, 2026

Insurance fraud has always been a cost of doing business. What has changed is the speed, scale and sophistication with which it can now be committed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Resemble AI Raises $13 Million to Tackle ‘Deepfake Crisis’
artificial intelligence // December 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-focused cybersecurity firm Resemble AI has raised $13 million. 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...

YouTube Expands AI Safety Features With New Likeness Detection System
artificial intelligence // October 22, 2025

YouTube has launched its likeness detection system, a new tool that lets creators identify and request removal of AI-generated videos using their face or voice without consent. According to TechCrunch, the feature is being rolled out first to select members of the YouTube Partner Program...

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Cybersecurity Shifts to Early Warning as AI Scales

January 15, 2026
According to the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Risk in 2026 outlook, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the most consequential factor shaping cybersecurity strategies this year, cited by 94% of surveyed executives as a force multiplier for both defense and offense. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

From Faked Invoices to Faked Executives, GenAI Has Transformed Fraud

May 14, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence, encompassing technologies like deepfakes and advanced voice synthesis, has become a double-edged sword in payments and cybersecurity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

AI’s Tour de France Showing Generates Controversy

July 04, 2024
The promise of artificial intelligence to generate images from simple text prompts has captured imaginations, with tools like DALL-E and Midjourney producing visuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time

June 24, 2024
As travelers pack their bags for long-awaited summer trips, a new breed of scammer is tagging along — powered by artificial intelligence (AI). From fake rental listings to phantom flight...

Quick Reads
Chainalysis Says AI Scams Drove Crypto Fraud up 17% in 2025

January 13, 2026
Crypto scams and fraud took in at least $14 billion on-chain in 2025, up from a revised total of $12 billion the previous year, Chainalysis said Tuesday (Jan. 13). 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 […]

Resemble AI Raises $13 Million to Tackle ‘Deepfake Crisis’

December 15, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI)-focused cybersecurity firm Resemble AI has raised $13 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

YouTube Expands AI Safety Features With New Likeness Detection System

October 22, 2025
YouTube has launched its likeness detection system, a new tool that lets creators identify and request removal of AI-generated videos using their face or voice without consent. According to TechCrunch,...

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...