<p>A new report states that cybercrimes are being carried out on an industrial scale using AI technology, and that deepfake and digital arrest scams are on the rise.</p><img><p>AI’s growth has armed cybercriminals. The head of India’s I4C says crimes are now industrial-scale, with AI and automation heavily used in recent attacks.</p><img><p>These cybercrime gangs act like corporations with HR and R&D departments. Operating from Asia and Africa, they even offer salaries and promotions like a regular office.</p><img><p>AI is crucial in "Digital Arrest" scams. Criminals use deepfake videos of fake police officers on video calls to extort money, making it nearly impossible to spot the fraud.</p><img><p>"Crime-as-a-Service" lets non-techies commit cybercrime. Gangs rent out hacking tools, making fraud easy for anyone. "Triple Extortion" blackmail is also increasing.</p><img><p>Global cybercrime losses are set to hit $12 trillion this year, with 80% of attacks being AI-powered. Stay vigilant: avoid calls from unknown numbers and suspicious links.</p>
