The development of artificial intelligence is changing the face of fraud. On the one hand, it enables fraudsters to carry out increasingly sophisticated attacks that are difficult to detect (deepfakes, phishing). On the other hand, it enables better detection solutions to be created (analysis of transfer flows, risk scores, detection of unusual behaviour). Here’s an…

Called OnlyFake, this service is creating a buzz among both cybercriminal networks and the press. It exploits ‘neural networks’ to produce high-quality fake images. See below for an example: Today, the first thing we can say is that anyone can obtain fake documents instantly generated with advanced realism for just a few dollars. As identity…

Put like that, it sounds both simple and practical. In terms of fight against fraud, at first sight having access to an individual’s account information is an ‘ideal’ solution for certain risks where the assessment of financial soundness is essential… such as granting a credit, or even BNPL. However, let’s explore the various implications of…

On August 24, Pavel Durov, CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget Airport. This arrest occurred a month and a half after the launch of a judicial investigation into no fewer than twelve charges, most of which pertain to organized crime. He was subsequently indicted on August 28 for twelve offenses, including…

The threat of malicious “Infostealer” programs is becoming an increasingly concerning cybersecurity topic. Infostealers are malware designed to steal personal and sensitive information, such as login credentials, passwords, banking data, and any other confidential data stored on an infected device. Understanding and addressing this type of threat is essential today for anyone using a computer,…

Introduction On May 21, 2024, the European Council officially adopted the Artificial Intelligence Regulation, which came into effect on July 12, 2024.The purpose of this regulation is to provide a framework for AI systems and promote the trustworthy, human-centered use of AI while ensuring high levels of protection for health, safety, and fundamental rights. Like…

ChatGPT: the new Swiss army knife for fraudsters? As fraud continues to rise, ChatGPT opens the door to new forms of fraud, including making it easier to create sophisticated phishing emails. Phishing is not a new practice. We have all been faced with this well-known fraud technique that aims to deceive us through communications, in…