Hany Farid has long been the world’s foremost expert in digital forensics. Now, the rise of artificial intelligence deepfakes has left him doubting his abilities, according to a New York Times (NYT) profile published Sunday (June 14). Farid, the report said, has spent years helping...
A finance employee at a multinational firm joined what appeared to be a routine video call. The CFO was on screen. So were several colleagues. The meeting looked real, sounded real and felt real. It wasn’t. Every face had been generated by artificial intelligence. The...
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. The report, released...
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). The 2024 figure was revised up from the $9.9 billion Chainalysis initially reported, and the 2025 figure...
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. The report, released Monday (Jan. 12), highlights how generative AI technologies are expanding […]
May 14, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence, encompassing technologies like deepfakes and advanced voice synthesis, has become a double-edged sword in payments and cybersecurity. Last year, a finance worker in Hong Kong transferred $25...
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. Yet, as users push the boundaries of...
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...
June 21, 2026
Brands have reportedly begun using artificial intelligence-generated influencers to promote products on social media. That’s according to the results of an investigation by The Guardian published Sunday (June 21). The U.K. newspaper says these findings indicate that companies are using AI to generate content that purports to be an actual customer experience without letting people […]
June 14, 2026
Hany Farid has long been the world’s foremost expert in digital forensics. Now, the rise of artificial intelligence deepfakes has left him doubting his abilities, according to a New York...
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). The 2024...
December 15, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI)-focused cybersecurity firm Resemble AI has raised $13 million. The new funding, announced last week, will help Resemble protect organizations amid what it says is a surge in...
