AI Deepfake Scams: How Synthetic Faces and Voices Enable Fraud and What to Watch For

AI-powered deepfake technology is increasingly being exploited for sophisticated scams, as illustrated by a case where a company executive transferred 4.3 million yuan to a fraudster using a fabricated video call, prompting urgent warnings about the need for verification, emerging regulations, and the broader misuse of face‑swap tools.

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AI Deepfake Scams: How Synthetic Faces and Voices Enable Fraud and What to Watch For

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May 13, 2021 · Information Security

How a Student Exploited KFC’s App to Earn 58,000 ¥ – A Security Case Study

A 1998‑born university student discovered synchronization flaws in the KFC app, repeatedly abused them to obtain free meals and vouchers worth over 58,000 yuan, sold the illicit gains, taught friends the method, and was ultimately sentenced for fraud.

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How a Student Exploited KFC’s App to Earn 58,000 ¥ – A Security Case Study

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Mar 16, 2021 · Information Security

How a Baidu Engineer Bypassed Audits to Fraudulently Approve 735 Sites and Steal 3.7 M Yuan

A 1992‑born Baidu developer abused his system privileges, wrote scripts and used CURL commands to illegally approve hundreds of media sites—including gambling portals—through the company's ad‑network audit, resulting in a loss of 3.74 million yuan and a one‑year‑nine‑month prison sentence.

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How a Baidu Engineer Bypassed Audits to Fraudulently Approve 735 Sites and Steal 3.7 M Yuan

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Feb 23, 2021 · Information Security

WeChat Red Envelope Covers: Market Surge, Fraudulent Sales, and Official Response

The article examines the rapid popularity of WeChat red‑envelope covers, how some sellers profit by selling cover serial numbers on secondary markets, the resulting security concerns, and Tencent's official response and enforcement actions against paid distribution of these supposedly free features.

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WeChat Red Envelope Covers: Market Surge, Fraudulent Sales, and Official Response

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Aug 18, 2019 · Artificial Intelligence

Engineer.ai Accused of Faking Its AI‑Powered Software Claims

Engineer.ai, an Indian AI startup that touted AI‑assisted app development and raised millions in funding, is now sued for allegedly exaggerating its AI capabilities, with evidence that human engineers performed the work, highlighting a broader issue of deceptive AI companies.

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Engineer.ai Accused of Faking Its AI‑Powered Software Claims

AI Deepfake Scams: How Synthetic Faces and Voices Enable Fraud and What to Watch For

How a Student Exploited KFC’s App to Earn 58,000 ¥ – A Security Case Study

How a Baidu Engineer Bypassed Audits to Fraudulently Approve 735 Sites and Steal 3.7 M Yuan

WeChat Red Envelope Covers: Market Surge, Fraudulent Sales, and Official Response

Engineer.ai Accused of Faking Its AI‑Powered Software Claims

How a Student Exploited KFC’s App to Earn 58,000 ¥ – A Security Case Study

How a Baidu Engineer Bypassed Audits to Fraudulently Approve 735 Sites and Steal 3.7 M Yuan