AI Advances Making Phishing Attacks More Convincing; Staying Alert Called Key Defense
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AI is making phishing attacks more common and more convincing by improving grammar, personalization (spearphishing), and imitation of voices/accents.
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ChatGPT's launch has led to a surge in phishing attempts.
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Romance scams and senior scams are expected to increase due to AI's ability to build trust/rapport quickly.
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Skepticism and awareness of context are crucial defenses against AI-enabled fraud attempts that seem trustworthy.
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According to expert Neal O'Farrell, "the most powerful crime-fighting technology" is human discernment, so staying alert is key.