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Deepfake tech gives scammers the edge as digital banking grows

eriinfo.com3 hours ago07 mins

David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK). The rapid growth of digital banking is creating opportunities for cyber criminals to use deepfake technology, particularly AI-generated voice and video scams, to commit fraud. Experts warn of deepfake investment content and impersonation tactics spread on social media and messaging apps. This is according to global financial…

Africa: 260 Suspected Scammers Arrested in Pan-African Cybercrime Operation

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

LYON — Operation targeted romance scams and sextortion in 14 African countries Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1,235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly social media, to manipulate victims and defraud them financially. Specifically, the…