Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures

Microsoft’s Cyber Signals highlights the rise of AI-enhanced fraud, including fake e-commerce sites, job scams, and tech support schemes, and details how Microsoft is countering these threats with domain impersonation protection, SmartScreen, Edge safety features, and enhanced Quick Assist safeguards that block suspicious connections. The report cites observed misuse of Quick Assist by the financially motivated group Storm-1811 (via vishing) and provides practical recommendations for platforms and consumers, emphasizing multifactor authentication, deepfake awareness, and safer enterprise support tools like Remote Help.