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Jun 25, 2025 
Tim Starks, a Senior Reporter at CyberScoop, shines a light on the sinister tactics cybercriminals use against financial institutions in Africa, including malware disguised as legitimate software. The discussion also covers the rising threat of digital identity fraud and the launch of the Common Good Cyber Fund to aid cybersecurity nonprofits. Starks advocates for a federal cyberinsurance backstop, linking it to the expiration of terrorism insurance laws, while also touching on the leniency in cybercrime sentencing seen in Russia.
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Avoid Fake AI-Themed Malware Sites
- Download AI tools only from official vendor websites.
- Avoid fake AI-themed sites which use malware and sophisticated evasion techniques.
Adopting Memory-Safe Languages
- Memory-safe programming languages drastically reduce software vulnerabilities.
- CISA and NSA recommend their adoption to prevent common, critical bugs like buffer overflows.
Rise in AI-Powered Sign-Up Fraud
- Bots caused 46% of customer sign-ups in 2024, sharply rising sign-up fraud.
- AI-driven attack workflows are reshaping trust in digital identities, notably in retail and financial sectors.