Cyber scams have targeted 9 in 10 Americans as AI fuels fraud
Summary
A recent report shows that 9 out of 10 Americans have faced digital scams or cyberattacks, with many losing money. Experts say artificial intelligence (AI) is making these scams easier and more personal by quickly using stolen information to trick people.Key Facts
- 90% of Americans surveyed have been targeted by digital scams or cyberattacks.
- 17% of people said they lost money because of a security breach online.
- AI helps scammers create personalized and convincing messages using stolen personal data.
- AI lowers the cost and effort for criminals to send many customized scams.
- Personalized scams are increasing, with about 20% of scams already customized for victims.
- More data breaches mean scammers have more information to use for attacks.
- Even tech-savvy individuals are at risk and need stronger security measures.
- Experts recommend using multifactor authentication, which adds extra steps to verify identity online.
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