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AI-powered tech support scam targets Japan with 13 million emails

A tech support scam has targeted Japan, with approximately 13 million emails being sent as part of the operation. The scam leverages AI and GenAI technologies to facilitate its distribution and potentially enhance its effectiveness. This incident highlights ongoing risks in cybersecurity within the tech industry. AI

RANK_REASON This is a single item about a scam, not a core AI development or industry-significant event.

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AI-powered tech support scam targets Japan with 13 million emails

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    CyberIntel Weekly: 13 Million Emails Sent in Tech Support Scam Targeting Japan https:// cyberintelnews.com/ # AI # GenAI # Cybersecurity # Risk

    CyberIntel Weekly: 13 Million Emails Sent in Tech Support Scam Targeting Japan https:// cyberintelnews.com/ # AI # GenAI # Cybersecurity # Risk