Fake Sextortion Email Exploits Carnival Data Breach, Demands $2,000 in Litecoin
A fraudulent email impersonating the ShinyHunters hacking group targets victims using personal data leaked in the Carnival Corporation breach.
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A fraudulent email impersonating the ShinyHunters hacking group targets victims using personal data leaked in the Carnival Corporation breach.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, genuine incidents of racist abuse are compounded by a surge of AI-generated fake videos and false claims targeting players and fans.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 9:14 PMbusiness
A viral fake video falsely showing an Okinawa independence protest in Japan illustrates the growing use of AI in misinformation campaigns linked to Beijing.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:13 PMworld
Australian financial regulator alleges Capital Guard raised $17 million from investors through fake bonds and serious misconduct.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:52 PM
general
ICE alleges New York attorney Suraj Raj Singh filed 118 fraudulent documents in 54 immigration cases, prompting a Notice of Intent to Fine from Homeland Security Investigations.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 1:32 AMgeneral
Jean Booth’s yearlong ordeal highlights the surge in romance scams, with Americans losing $1.3 billion last year.
Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:27 PMworld
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a photo to address health rumors, but it sparked new conspiracy theories despite verification by the Washington Post.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 9:24 PMworld
Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who led a bogus agency operating from Nigeria's presidency office, was detained following a court-issued warrant.
Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 3:34 PM
politics
Waymo alerted police after monitoring underage occupants drinking and firing a toy gun, sparking debate on privacy in autonomous vehicles.
Reason | Jul 11, 2026, 11:22 AM
world
President Bola Tinubu orders probe into a fictitious agency that secured public funds and official recognition without presidential approval.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 12:33 PM
world
While genuine crowds gathered in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, AI-created videos and photos falsely depicting the event have spread widely online, misleading viewers with fabricated details.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 10:17 PM
world
Despite recent raids and fines, counterfeit designer products remain widely available in Ho Chi Minh City, as concerns over intellectual property enforcement persist.
BBC World | Jul 6, 2026, 8:00 AM
general
Hackers compromise hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to fake Microsoft 365 login pages, bypassing multifactor authentication.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 12:12 PMgeneral
Federal prosecutors reveal a family-run operation that lured women with fake job offers, forcing them into prostitution under threat and debt bondage.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:19 PMpolitics
xAI has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Terry Wayne Harwood of using the Grok AI chatbot to create and distribute child sexual abuse material through multiple fake accounts.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:13 PMgeneral
From tiny microphones to fake podcast ads and AI-generated clips, social media video trends continue to frustrate viewers.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
us
Following reports that some kidnapping notes were fake, the FBI confirms it is probing certain extortion demands linked to the case.
Guardian US | Jul 2, 2026, 5:40 AM
world
Tensions rise within the EU as Spain criticizes some member states' reactions to a surge of migrants entering Ceuta, prompting emergency talks and border control measures.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 10:26 AM
world
Google retracted a newly launched AI feature on Google Earth that allowed users to create hyper-realistic satellite images, following expert criticism over potential misuse for disinformation.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:05 AM
politics
On July 31, 2026, approximately 45,000 military-aged males from Morocco stormed the border into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Africa with a historically mixed population.
Daily Caller | Aug 1, 2026, 3:23 AM
world
Google temporarily disables AI-powered image generation in Google Earth following misuse concerns, joining other tech firms in tightening AI tool controls.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 12:26 AM
business
Tesla rejects rumors of selling its Chinese operations as uncertainty grows over its position in the world's largest car market.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 7:22 AM
politics
Four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq in July are now listed separately from Iran war casualties, amid Pentagon data discrepancies and nearly 100 reported injuries since July 7.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:15 AM
world
A year after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, President Donald Trump signals potential new attacks on another nuclear facility as the war extends beyond initial expectations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:45 AMShowing 1-24 of 44 articles.