"Protecting Yourself from $50,000 Scams: Lessons Learned and Expert Advice"

Experts warn against underestimating scammers' ability to manipulate emotions and urge vigilance against tactics such as isolation and urgency. Microsoft and OpenAI report widespread use of generative AI tools for cyberattacks, while the US Department of Justice disrupts a botnet controlled by Russian hackers. Romania's healthcare system faces a widespread ransomware attack, with approximately 100 hospitals affected and some data encrypted, leading to a shift to paper records.