These 2 groups are now most at risk of falling victim to extortion scams — and, no, seniors aren’t one of them. How digital hygiene is playing a part

In 2023, scams targeting Americans ages 60 and over caused more than $3.4 billion in losses, according to the FBI's Internet ...

Bot-ulism: AI fuelling internet extortion scam 'havoc'

Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms are making criminals' lives easier and those of their targets worse with internet ...
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New Malwarebytes Research Reveals that One in Six Mobile Users Targeted by Sextortion Scams

Extortion scams in general target younger generations with Gen Z and Millennials accounting for two-thirds of victims SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader ...

Gen Z and millennials most at risk of AI scams, survey finds

Gen Z and millennials are the most at risk of falling for extortion scams, according to a new survey from Malwarebytes. Scammers are weaponizing artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology to ...
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Hackers target Home Depot customers with new fall phishing scam

Home Depot shoppers are being warned about a new phishing scam claiming to give away free Gorilla Dump arts, but is really ...