Security News > 2024 > December > AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing

McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, these predictions reveal how cybercriminals are using AI-powered tools to craft increasingly sophisticated and personalized cyber scams. “As AI continues to mature and become increasingly accessible, cybercriminals are using it to create scams that are more convincing, personalized, and harder to detect,” said Abhishek … More → The post AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing appeared first on Help Net Security.
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