According to a new report from cybersecurity company McAfee, more and more people are falling victim to artificial intelligence (AI) voice scams. The study found that 10% of adults have fallen victim to such scams, and another 15% have known someone else who has fallen victim to such scams.
Shockingly, AI only needs three seconds of audio to imitate anyone's voice. This allows criminals to use this technology to leave fake voicemails for victims or call them pretending to be their friends. In fact, 77% of victims said they lost money in scams, with a third of them losing more than $1000 (about 6930 yuan) and 7% losing large sums of money between $5000 and $15000. The emergence of this technology has made people more worried about cybersecurity than ever before. Although the development of AI technology can bring convenience, it also allows criminals to use it to carry out criminal activities. Therefore, we must take measures to deal with this risk and ensure our personal and financial security.
"Artificial intelligence brings incredible opportunities, but any technology has the potential to be used maliciously. This is what we are seeing today, as AI tools become easier to obtain and use, which also allows cybercriminals to commit fraud in ways that are more difficult to detect," said Steve Grobman, Chief Technology Officer of McAfee. The rapid development of AI technology has brought endless possibilities and opportunities to various industries. For example, in the medical field, AI technology has been successfully used to diagnose and treat diseases; in the financial field, AI technology can improve return on investment by analyzing and predicting customer data; in the manufacturing industry, AI technology can improve production efficiency and reduce waste and costs. However, as Steve Grobman said, artificial intelligence also brings incredible risks and challenges. As AI tools become easier to obtain and use, cybercriminals are becoming smarter and more cunning. They use AI technology to carry out fraud and cyberattacks, making it difficult for victims to distinguish between true and false. In addition, the advancement of AI technology has also made data privacy and security issues more complicated. As AI tools analyze and process large amounts of data, it becomes more difficult to protect personal privacy and data security. Therefore, the importance of protecting personal privacy and data security has become increasingly prominent. In summary, the development of AI technology has brought unlimited possibilities and opportunities to various industries, but it has also brought incredible risks and challenges. We need to take these issues seriously and actively explore solutions to ensure the safety and sustainable development of AI technology.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, fraudsters are becoming more and more rampant. If you don't want to become a victim of fraud, you can refer to McAfee's suggestions to protect yourself. Tip 1: Establish a secret code Establishing a secret code can help you establish a more solid connection with your contacts. You can set a real number that only you and your contacts know and use this number in communication. In this way, even if the other party calls you using a number generated by artificial intelligence technology, you can avoid being deceived by confirming the authenticity of the number. Tip 2: Question the source If you are suspicious of the call, you should hang up immediately and call the other party back using the number you saved. This will allow you to confirm whether the caller is really a human being, not a forgery of artificial intelligence. If you have doubts about the identity of the caller, calling back is the greatest guarantee. Tip 3: Avoid providing personal information Personal information is one of the best ways for fraudsters to obtain funds and information. Therefore, you should avoid providing your personal information, such as home address, birthday, social media accounts, etc. as much as possible. If you must provide certain personal information, make sure that this information is private and only disclosed when necessary. Tip 4: Install anti-virus software Fraudsters often use computer viruses and malware to steal personal information and funds. Therefore, you should install antivirus software and update it in time to protect the security of your computer. Tip 5: Study fraud cases By studying past fraud cases, you can understand some common fraud methods and better protect yourself. You can follow some anti-fraud websites, such as McAfee SafeWeb, to learn about the latest fraud trends and the best ways to protect yourself.
