Scammers use AI-generated images of missing pets to extort owners

Summary by Cyber Security News5 Nov 2026, 22:34 CET

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When your pet goes missing, it can be totally heartbreaking. So hearing that they’ve been found is no doubt very welcome news. Even better to see a photo of them looking safe and well.

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