Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA)’s Post

🚨 Dive into Strategies and Predictions for Combating Scams with Joc Cing Tay at GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 At the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, Joc Cing T., Vice President of Engineering at Gogolook, shared his deep expertise in combating digital fraud. Presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers, Joc’s keynote delved into the escalating use of AI in scams, highlighting the increasing challenges consumers face in discerning fraudulent activities. Joc explored the historical context of fraud and the modern complexities introduced by digital transactions, presenting a comprehensive strategy for fighting scams. Emphasizing the importance of cross-sector collaboration, he introduced innovative solutions such as AI-driven agents, content credentialing, and blockchain technology to enhance the fight against scams. The session underscored the necessity of leveraging advanced technologies and collaborative efforts to protect consumers from evolving scam tactics. 📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://loom.ly/SKvI7i0 #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #ScamProtection #GASS2024 #AI #Blockchain #Gogolook #GASA

🚨 Discover Cutting-Edge Tech Solutions from GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 At the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, Daniel E. Thomas of ZERID, Stefan of ScamAdviser, and Razvan Costache of Bitdefender showcased innovative tech solutions to combat scams, presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers. 🔹 Daniel E. Thomas of ZERID introduced a caller validation system that empowers consumers to verify the identity of callers in real-time, aiming to reduce phone fraud by 30% by 2030. 🔹 Stefan of ScamAdviser.com discussed their URL and domain name checker that helps consumers identify potential scam websites. ScamAdviser also offers a white-label version for local organizations and has introduced new phone, email, and crypto scans. 🔹 Razvan Costache of Bitdefender presented "Scamio," an AI-powered chatbot that assists users in identifying scams through natural language interaction. This tool aims to provide accessible scam prevention education and resources to a broader audience. The session emphasized the importance of diverse and human-centric solutions to protect consumers from evolving scam tactics. 📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://loom.ly/d48yfsU #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #ScamProtection #GASS2024 #TechSolutions #CallerID #ScamAdviser #Bitdefender #Scamio #AIChatbot #GASA

🚨 Hear from Salwa van der Gaag as she turned hacker at GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 Salwa, a journalist and presenter from Dutch TV network NOS, shares her personal journey of being hacked at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers. In March, Salwa's social media accounts were compromised, leading to the theft and misuse of her identity across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X. She recounts the distress of losing access to her accounts and seeing her online persona transformed into fake profiles. Salwa details her investigative journey with a cybersecurity expert, uncovering how easily phishing scams can be set up and executed. They discovered numerous identical scam websites and the organized nature of these fraudulent activities. Despite contacting victims and collecting their stories, Salwa highlighted the lack of effective support for those affected and the ease with which such scams can be perpetrated. She calls for better aftercare for victims and stricter controls on web hosting services that enable fraudulent sites to exist. Salwa's story underscores the pervasive threat of online scams and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and victim support systems. 📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://loom.ly/S1--5Pg #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #ScamProtection #GASS2024 #IdentityTheft #VictimSupport #PhishingScams #CyberCrime #GASA #CyberAwareness

🚨 Discover the Dutch Integrated Approach to Online Fraud with Julia Smeekes at GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 Join Julia Smeekes from the Dutch Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid as she delivers the Day 1 Keynote on the Dutch Integrated Approach to Online Fraud at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers. Highlights include the state of online fraud in the Netherlands, with 1.6 million Dutch citizens falling victim last year. Smeekes emphasizes public-private cooperation, where stakeholders like police, consumer organizations, municipalities, and the banking sector collaborate to reduce the number of victims. The action plan features technical barriers and interventions in collaboration with Ernst & Young, creating a "Criminal Journey" model to identify critical intervention points. Data sharing is addressed through a privacy framework and international comparisons to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Victim support services are streamlined, with baseline rules and pilot programs for immediate support, similar to initiatives for burglary victims. Smeekes underscores the importance of international cooperation and shared knowledge in effectively fighting online fraud and scams. 📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://loom.ly/fXccEss #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #ScamProtection #GASS2024 #OnlineFraud #DataSharing #VictimSupport #GASA #CyberCrime

🚨 Explore the 7-Step Cyber Kill Chain with Rosie De Vleeschauwer at GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 Watch Rosie De Vleeschauwer, Team Lead Contact Centre at Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) chair the enlightening 7-Step Cyber Kill Chain Workshop at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers. This workshop brought together public and private sector experts to propose innovative strategies for tackling cyber threats. Highlights: 1️⃣ Reconnaissance: Stefan, ScamAdviser.com Investigating 2 million websites monthly to identify threats before they cause harm. 2️⃣ Weaponization: Adam Carter & Richard Clarke, National Trading Standards eCrime Team Disrupting criminal infrastructures by removing the ability to operate fraud. 3️⃣ Delivery: Alex NOVAC, Bitdefender Detecting and mitigating fake SMS messages through advanced data analysis. 4️⃣ Exploitation: Brecht Vercruyce, CERT a department of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium Introducing the Belgian Anti-Phishing Shield (BAPS) to protect citizens from phishing attacks. 5️⃣ Installation: Aileen Yap, Singapore Police Force, Anti-Scam Command Center Building an effective national response to scams with coordinated efforts. 6️⃣ Command and Control: Kristof Browaeys, KBC Bank & Verzekering (with BIPT - IBPT) Countering CLI voice spoofing to ensure robust telecom security. 7️⃣ Actions on Objectives: Marcello Zanni, Europol, EC3 Supporting national cybersecurity teams with critical data and coordinating incident response efforts. "We have all the pieces there, we just have to figure out how to put them together," says Rosie. Discover how these insights can bolster your cybersecurity measures! 📹 Watch the workshop recap here: https://loom.ly/vb0xirI #CyberSecurity #FraudPrevention #ScamProtection #GASS2024 #CyberKillChain #Europol #ScamAdviser #Bitdefender #CCB #CERTBE #SingaporePolice #KBCBank #CyberCrime

🚨 Watch Sylvana van Kasbergen's Presentation on Combating Bank Helpdesk Fraud at GASS Europe 2024! 🚨 Catch the insightful presentation by Sylvana van Kasbergen from DataExpert at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) Europe 2024, presented by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and euroconsumers. 📹 Watch the full presentation here: https://loom.ly/hkdU-90 Sylvana van Kasbergen discussed crucial efforts to combat bank helpdesk fraud, highlighting DataExpert's role in providing fraud detection solutions and conducting cybersecurity training. Key Highlights: 🔹 Criminal Journey Mapping: Integrating fraud detection with a detailed understanding of the fraudsters' tactics, similar to the Dutch Banking Association's barrier model. 🔹 Real Case Study: Analyzed a specific case of investment fraud involving meticulous preparation by fraudsters, who created convincing online personas and manipulated victims into transferring funds. 🔹 Early Detection: Emphasized the importance of detecting fraud early by identifying deviations in customer behavior, allowing banks to intervene before substantial losses occur. 🔹 Flexibility in Detection: Urged banks to continuously adapt their fraud detection strategies to anticipate future data needs and emerging fraud tactics. Van Kasbergen stressed that early intervention not only minimizes damage and reduces the workload for banks but also protects customers from falling deeper into fraudulent schemes. #scam #fraud #cybersecurity #conference #webinar #gass2024 #FraudPrevention #DataSharing #Collaboration #ConsumerProtection #DataExpert