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Phil Muncaster
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Technology Writer and Editor, Freelance
London
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mobile and consumer techCommerce
Fake news.
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By Phil Muncaster Verified, Phil MuncasterUk| Infosecurity Magazine Verified Threat actors ramped up credential theft over the past year, using AI-generated phishing emails and infostealer malware to improve their results, according to IBM. Published this morning, the tech giant’s IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index was compiled from the company’s own incident response engagements, as well as dark web and other threat intelligence sources.
By Phil Muncaster Verified, Phil MuncasterUk| Infosecurity Magazine Verified Microsoft has blocked billions of dollars’ worth of fraud and scams over the course of the past year as threat actors increase their use of AI and automation. The tech giant said in a Cyber Signals report yesterday that it thwarted $4bn fraud attempts, rejected 49,000 fraudulent partnership enrolments and blocked 1.6 million bot signup attempts per hour. It pointed to three specific areas where AI is helping threat actors to improve outcomes.
By Phil Muncaster Verified, Phil MuncasterUk| Infosecurity Magazine Verified Threat actors ramped up credential theft over the past year, using AI-generated phishing emails and infostealer malware to improve their results, according to IBM. Published this morning, the tech giant’s IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index was compiled from the company’s own incident response engagements, as well as dark web and other threat intelligence sources.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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