AI phishing scams turn your social posts against you
You post a few photos from a concert on Instagram.The next day, an email arrives that appears to be from the venue, offering you access to exclusive photos from the show.
It mentions the artist you saw and even references the night you attended.Sounds legitimate, right? You might be tempted to click without giving it a second thought.
But what if that email came from a scammer who used artificial intelligence to study your social media posts?That's the alarming possibility researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have uncovered.Their study shows how widely available AI tools can gather personal details from public social media accounts and turn them into highly convincing phishing emails.
Even more concerning, the technology can generate these personalized messages at a scale that once required far more time and effort.Think about the photos and updates you've shared recently.
Could someone use those details to convince you an email is legitimate? According to this research, the answer could be yes.Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money.Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay.Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful.
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Maybe someone claims there's a problem with your bank account or a package couldn't be delivered.Many of these scams follow familiar patterns, and w...