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🔍 Think You’re Talking to a Trusted Investor? Think Again. AI-powered scams are taking deception to a new level. Cybercriminals are now using advanced AI tools to mimic real people, including trusted investors, on social media platforms. Their goal? To trick you into investing in fraudulent schemes that can drain your finances and compromise your data. This latest scam highlights how seamlessly AI can be weaponized to exploit trust and connections. 🚨 Don’t become the next victim. Contact us to assess your team’s exposure to social engineering attacks. With support from our partners at HarborShield Cybersecurity Cybersecurity, we’ll help safeguard your business and strengthen your defenses. #CyberSecurity #AIThreats #SocialEngineering #InvestmentScams #BusinessSecurity #DataProtection #InfoSec #AI #CyberAwareness #FraudPrevention https://zurl.co/1AGe0

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new kind of investment scam that leverages a combination of social media malvertising, company-branded posts, and AI-powered videos, ultimately leading to financial and data loss. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqzZyGrj #Malware #CyberSecurity

AI Meets Investment Scams: Fraudsters are leveraging AI-powered tools and social media to launch convincing scams targeting investors. From deepfake videos to fake endorsements, the stakes are higher than ever. 🔍 Key takeaway: Always verify sources, question suspicious offers, and stay aware of evolving threats. Your cybersecurity vigilance is your best defense. What’s your strategy for spotting investment scams online? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqzZyGrj #Cybersecurity #AI #ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #OnlineSafety

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new kind of investment scam that leverages a combination of social media malvertising, company-branded posts, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered video testimonials featuring famous personalities, ultimately leading to financial and data loss. "The main goal of the fraudsters is to lead victims to phishing websites and forms that harvest their personal information," ESET noted in its H2 2024 Threat Report shared with The Hacker News. The Slovak cybersecurity company is tracking the threat under the name Nomani, a play on the phrase "no money." It said the scam grew by over 335% between H1 and H2 2024, with more than 100 new URLs detected daily on average between May and November 2024. Please follow Hardial Singh  for such content. #linkedIn #Cybersecurity #informationsecurity #cloudsecurity #datasecurity #cybersecurityawareness #Data #Bigdata #Hadoop #Enterprisedata #Hybridcloud #Cloud #Cloudgovernance #Devops #Devsecops #Secops #cyber #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cybersecurity #security #cloudsecurity #trends #AWS #EC2 #AWSStorage #Cloudstorage

Scammers exploit AI video testimonials and phishing ads, growing Nomani scam by 335% in 2024, stealing data and $6.3M through fake trading platforms. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqzZyGrj #cyberSecurity #Hacking #Phishing

🔒 Beware IT pros and cybersecurity wizards: A new investment scam is on the prowl, cleverly disguised with social media magic and AI sorcery! 🧙♂️💸 🔍 The plot thickens! Cybersecurity gurus are sounding the alarm on a crafty con that blends malvertising, company-themed posts, and AI-crafted video testimonials featuring celebs. 🕵️♂️ 💰 Tread carefully, my tech-savvy comrades! The scammers' endgame? To tempt unsuspecting souls into perilous phishing traps, aiming for both financial and data bounty. 😱 🚫 Don't fall for the enchantment! Here's the lowdown on dodging this digital danger: - Stay vigilant! Keep an eagle eye on suspicious links and promos. - Verify, verify, verify! Don't be beguiled by faux personas and phony promises. - Shield up! Set your defense mechanisms to high alert with the latest cybersecurity tools. 🔮 Prediction time! As AI continues to weave its web of wonders, expect scammers to up their game with even more sophisticated tricks. But fear not, for united we stand against the forces of cyber deceit! 💪🛡️ ⚠️ Stay informed. Stay ready. And together, let's fortify our cyber realms against the dark arts of deception! #ainews #automatorsolutions 🚀💻 #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2024-12-16 03:21

🔍 Did you know? Over 335% growth in AI-powered phishing scams in 2024. 🚨 New research highlights how cybercriminals use AI, fake CAPTCHAs, and social media ads to steal data and money on a massive scale. The alarming Nomani campaign alone saw 1 million ad impressions daily, targeting businesses and individuals worldwide. At HostBreach, we’re here to ensure your business stays ahead of evolving cyber threats. ✅ Stop phishing. Stop breaches. Start protecting. ⚡ Claim your FREE 14-day trial today and secure your business: www.hostbreach.com #Cybersecurity #Phishing #AIThreats #HostBreach #ProtectYourBusiness

New Investment Scam Leverages AI, Social Media Ads to Target Victims Worldwide Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new kind of investment scam that leverages a combination of social media malvertising, company-branded posts, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered video testimonials featuring famous personalities, ultimately leading to financial and data loss. "The main goal of the fraudsters is to lead victims to phishing websites and forms that harvest their personal information," ESET noted in its H2 2024 Threat Report shared with The Hacker News. The Slovak cybersecurity company is tracking the threat under the name Nomani, a play on the phrase "no money." It said the scam grew by over 335% between H1 and H2 2024, with more than 100 new URLs detected daily on average between May and November 2024. The attacks play out through fraudulent ads on social media platforms, in several cases targeting people who have previously been scammed by making use of Europol- and INTERPOL-related lures about contacting them for help or getting their stolen money refunded by clicking on a link. Stay Connected to Nishan Singh, CISA, MBA for latest cyber security information. #EXL #Exlservice #linkedin #cybersecurity #technologycontrols #infosec #informationsecurity #GenAi #linkedintopvoices #cybersecurityawareness #innovation #techindustry #VulnerabilityAssessment #ApplicationSecurity #SecureCoding #cyber #communitysupport #womenintech #technology #security #cloud #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cloudsecurity #trends #grc #leadership #socialmedia #digitization #education #Hacking #privacy #datasecurity #passwordmanagement #identitytheft #phishingemails #holidayseason #bankfraud #personalinformation #creditfraud

🎯Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new kind of investment scam that leverages a combination of social media malvertising, company-branded posts, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered video testimonials featuring famous personalities, ultimately leading to financial and data loss. "The main goal of the fraudsters is to lead victims to phishing websites and forms that harvest their personal information," ESET noted in its H2 2024 Threat Report shared with The Hacker News. The Slovak cybersecurity company is tracking the threat under the name Nomani, a play on the phrase "no money." It said the scam grew by over 335% between H1 and H2 2024, with more than 100 new URLs detected daily on average between May and November 2024 🔔 Stay connected for industry’s latest content – Follow Dr. Anil Lamba, CISSP #linkedin #teamamex #JPMorganChase #cybersecurity #technologycontrols #infosec #informationsecurity #GenAi #linkedintopvoices #cybersecurityawareness #innovation #techindustry #cyber #birminghamtech #cybersecurity #fintech #careerintech #handsworth #communitysupport #womenintech #technology #security #cloud #infosec #riskassessment #informationsecurity #auditmanagement #informationprotection #securityaudit #cyberrisks #cybersecurity #security #cloudsecurity #trends #grc #leadership #socialmedia #digitization #cyberrisk #education #Hacking #privacy #datasecurity #passwordmanagement #identitytheft #phishingemails #holidayseason #bankfraud #personalinformation #creditfraud

New Investment Scam Leverages AI, Social Media Ads to Target Victims Worldwide Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new kind of investment scam that leverages a combination of social media malvertising, company-branded posts, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered video testimonials featuring famous personalities, ultimately leading to financial and data loss. "The main goal of the fraudsters is to lead victims to phishing websites and forms that harvest their personal information," ESET noted in its H2 2024 Threat Report shared with The Hacker News. The Slovak cybersecurity company is tracking the threat under the name Nomani, a play on the phrase "no money." It said the scam grew by over 335% between H1 and H2 2024, with more than 100 new URLs detected daily on average between May and November 2024. The attacks play out through fraudulent ads on social media platforms, in several cases targeting people who have previously been scammed by making use of Europol- and INTERPOL-related lures about contacting them for help or getting their stolen money refunded by clicking on a link. Stay Connected to Sidharth Sharma, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CDPSE for content related to Cyber Security. #CyberSecurity #JPMC #Technology #InfoSec #DataProtection #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #NetworkSecurity #CyberDefense #SecurityAwareness #ITSecurity #SecuritySolutions #CyberResilience #DigitalSecurity #SecurityBestPractices #CyberRisk #SecurityOperations