Google Warns of Rising Cloaking Scams, AI-Driven Fraud, and Crypto Schemes

November 14, 2024 at 09:58AM Google has reported increasing scams where fraudsters use landing page cloaking to impersonate legitimate sites, manipulating users into purchasing counterfeit products. Techniques include AI-generated deepfakes and cloning legitimate apps. Google has taken action by blocking billions of scam ads and enhancing user protection through new detection features in Android apps. … Read more

Regulators Combat Deepfakes With Anti-Fraud Rules

October 30, 2024 at 11:54PM As AI deepfakes advance, regulators utilize existing fraud laws to address misuse despite the lack of specific federal legislation. Agencies like the FTC and SEC focus on combating deception and impersonation. Challenges around privacy, accountability, and recognition remain, necessitating proactive AI governance and monitoring to mitigate risks and maintain trust. … Read more