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AI-Driven Scams and Deepfakes Explode

AI-Driven Scams and Deepfakes Explode

Key Questions

What is the GovTrap campaign?

CTM360 exposed a global GovTrap campaign involving over 11,000 fake government portals that impersonate official sites to target citizens worldwide with scams.

How are scammers using Microsoft Teams for phishing?

Threat group UNC6692 floods users with spam and fake IT support messages via Microsoft Teams to trick victims into stealing their data.

What is the Gmail dot alias trick used in Robinhood phishing?

Scammers exploit Gmail's dot alias feature to spoof legitimate Robinhood email addresses, warning users about a new phishing attack targeting Robinhood customers.

How can you spot fake SSA emails?

Fake SSA emails appear polished with official logos, formal language, and urgent account warnings, designed to deceive recipients quickly.

What are Trojan Crypto Wallet scams?

Twenty-six fake iOS apps disguised as crypto wallets put users' seed phrases at risk by tricking them into granting access to their cryptocurrency holdings.

Generative AI fuels voice cloning, GovTrap 11k fake gov sites, UNC6692 Teams Snow phish, SSA/Robinhood emails; unstoppable personalized attacks amid shadow AI 70-82% uncontrolled. Krebs warns enterprise/govt threats; defenses lag 2026 surge.

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Updated Apr 28, 2026