Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Cryptocurrency scams alone cost victims over $7 billion, while AI-enabled fraud threats are on the rise, says FBI

The National Crime Agency has warned construction firms about surging invoice fraud

The OpenID Foundation warns that fragmented policies on posthumous digital accounts could open the door for fraudsters to exploit AI deepfakes

Chainalysis warns that online fraud is fuelling sophisticated human trafficking operations

Pindrop warns of 1210% increase in AI-powered fraud last year

Cyber fraudsters targeting corporate finance departments costs businesses millions a year

“Pervasive” threat of phishing, invoice scams and other cyber-enabled fraud is at “record highs”, warns WEF Cybersecurity Outlook 2026

The FBI reports over $262m in losses from account takeover schemes since January 2025, as cybercriminals impersonate financial institutions to steal data and funds

Europol called for action against caller ID spoofing, linking attacks to significant online fraud

The NCA warns that house buyers could face losses of over £80,000 from a type of BEC called payment diversion fraud

An FBI alert warned that GenAI tools are improving the believability of fraud schemes and enabling large scale attacks

UK’s Financial Ombudsman warns fraud and scams hit a record high in Q2 2024

Financial Conduct Authority claims economic hardship is making consumers more vulnerable to loan fee fraud

NCSC warns of AI-generated scams in run-up to Christmas

Juniper Research warns telcos they need bilateral agreements in place

Warns of inconsistent outcomes for customers who report fraud

NatWest warns of "life-changing" customer losses

Avast also warns of increase in tech support fraud

FCA warns of pressure tactics as cost of living bites

Attacks included fraud, vulnerability exploitation, fake applications and info stealer deployments