Cybersecurity experts are apparently warning that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a significant security risk after it was discovered that AI chatbots could soon easily fool humans. People are becoming increasingly relaxed about the booming technology.
According to Javvad, head of security awareness at KnowBe4, people will become accustomed to artificial intelligence. This could make them less defensive, which would give AI more ability to control us.
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Scientists warned earlier this year that artificial intelligence has become adept at “deception” and has figured out how to “fool” people. In addition, scientists have told sources that cybercriminals could “manipulate” artificial intelligence.
Javvad warns that as people get used to using AI chatbots, they will become more receptive to each response. The cybersecurity advocate said that training, knowledge, and education are needed to guard against these dangers.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is one of the main factors contributing to the problem. Additionally, it is difficult for the average citizen to keep up with the advancements and be aware of the threats. According to Javvad, this leaves ordinary people exposed.
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AI Robot Scams
Even more worrying are new reports that indicate that AI robots can now get a user’s login credentials by sending strange calls to their targets. They now know how to target people who have enabled two-factor authentication.
The perpetrators of these attacks prepare the victim’s credentials before the AI is called, allowing the bots to intercept and steal the one-time password (OTP).
It has been discovered that dishonest people are participating in fraud by paying $420 per week for cryptocurrency subscriptions. They are provided with artificial intelligence bots to handle their calls. First, the scammers obtain a person’s login credentials, which include usernames, email addresses, and passwords.
Subsequently, the malicious actors would activate an impersonation system that would trick victims into entering their OTP over the phone, which would then automatically transmit the information to the malicious actor’s Telegram bot.
AI Hacking and Malware
The UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) also issued A warning was issued in early 2024 that the pace at which AI is developing will likely lead to an increase in cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks and phishing scams, globally over the next two years. AI will make it easier for inexperienced hackers to cause damage online.
According to the report, the social engineering skills of malicious actors will be primarily enhanced by AI. Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be used to generate convincing documents that trick victims into responding to a phishing email without requiring translation, spelling or grammar checks, which are common signs of online fraud.
In another worrying update, Blackberry’s latest cybersecurity study claims that malware risks are increasing alarmingly, with nearly 7,500 new types being developed every day.
In the first quarter of 2024, attacks based on new malware varieties increased by 40%, or 5.2 new viruses per minute, or about 7,500 attacks per day, according to the company’s preliminary telemetry data. This, combined with the advent of AI-powered deception, is undoubtedly a worrying development for people and cybersecurity.
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