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Deepfake Technology

Did AI Really Imitate Trump’s Chief of Staff to Trick Officials? The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Phishing

Deepfakes fooled a White House official – and the fraud surge is mind-blowing. New data reveals a 2,137% explosion in AI deception tactics.

Hack Brief Team
June 1, 2025

pretexting s role in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Basics

What Is Pretexting and How Does It Impact Cybersecurity?

AI-powered pretexting scams stole $12.5B from Americans last year – learn why these deceptive attacks are becoming impossible to spot.

Hack Brief Team
July 4, 2024

cyberattack disrupts grocery deliveries

Cybersecurity in Agriculture

When a Cyberattack Crippled Whole Foods’ Deliveries—and Why It Wasn’t Just Them

A single cyberattack on UNFI didn't just empty Whole Foods' shelves - it exposed a…

Hack Brief Team
June 15, 2025

font exploit bypassed antivirus defenses

Cyber Attacks

The Font That Hijacked a System—And Your Antivirus Didn’t Stand a Chance

Your antivirus isn't ready for this: seemingly innocent fonts are now lethal cyber…

Hack Brief Team
June 15, 2025

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Cybersecurity in Finance

Cybercriminals Never Sleep: Inside the Relentless Fight to Protect UK Banks From Hackers

UK banks lost thousands of devices while cybercriminals stole millions. Learn how…

Hack Brief Team
June 15, 2025

scams targeting elderly wealth

Cryptocurrency Crime

Scammers Are Looting Baby Boomers’ Billions—Why Warnings Keep Failing

Despite $3.4 billion stolen from Baby Boomers in 2023, traditional fraud warnings keep…

Hack Brief Team
June 15, 2025