Spooked By AI Threats? Here’s What’s Actually Worth Worrying About

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the business landscape at an unprecedented pace. While the innovation is thrilling, it also opens doors for cybercriminals wielding the same AI technologies. Let's uncover some of the hidden dangers lurking in this new AI-driven world.

Beware of AI Doppelgängers in Your Video Meetings - The Threat of Deepfakes

Deepfake videos powered by AI have reached a level of alarming realism, enabling attackers to launch sophisticated social engineering schemes against organizations.

For instance, a security firm documented a case where an employee of a cryptocurrency organization encountered several deepfake versions of company executives during a Zoom call. These fake leaders instructed the employee to install a Zoom extension to activate microphone access, which led to a security breach originating from North Korea.

Such scams are disrupting traditional identity verification methods. To spot potential deepfakes, watch for unusual facial features, awkward pauses, or inconsistent lighting in your video interactions.

Phishing Emails Evolved - Stay Alert Against AI-Powered Scams

Phishing emails have long been a cyber threat, but AI-generated phishing messages now eliminate the common giveaways such as grammatical errors or spelling mistakes.

Cybercriminals are also enhancing their phishing tools with AI to translate deceptive landing pages and emails into numerous languages, greatly expanding the scope of their attacks.

Nevertheless, tried-and-true safeguards remain effective against these advanced threats. Implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) significantly increases security by requiring an extra verification step, which attackers rarely bypass easily. Ongoing security training helps employees recognize subtle signs of phishing, including urgent or alarming requests.

Malicious "AI Tools" That Are More Harmful Than Helpful

Cyber attackers exploit the hype around AI by devising fake tools that appear legitimate but are laden with malware. They often capitalize on trending events or popular sales periods like Black Friday to lure victims.

For example, a TikTok account promoted methods to "crack" software like ChatGPT using PowerShell commands, but this was a front for distributing harmful malware, as investigators later revealed.

Protecting your business against these fake AI applications demands vigilant security education. Before adopting any new AI tools, have your managed service provider (MSP) thoroughly evaluate them to ensure they're safe to use.

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