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AI fuels scams, targets bank accounts, and prompts EU action

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This week's cybersecurity highlights include a warning about scammers using AI to craft more convincing calendar invite scams. Unvetted AI agents are reportedly accessing U.S. bank accounts, while Microsoft has disrupted a phishing network responsible for over a billion scam messages. Additionally, the EU is addressing scam issues related to Booking.com. AI

IMPACT AI is increasingly being used to enhance the sophistication and reach of various scams, posing risks to individuals and financial systems.

RANK_REASON The item is a weekly digest of cybersecurity news, not a primary announcement of a new model, research, or significant industry event.

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