AI Scams Rise: Check Point Warns of Voice Cloning, Phishing

A new cybersecurity report warns that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing. Check Point Research found growing AI-powered threats, including voice cloning, face swaps, and sophisticated phishing. Adam Ely, general manager of AI security at Check Point, explains that AI is being used by scammers to trick people. For example, they are using AI to craft more sophisticated phishing emails and to clone voices or video likenesses. What's interesting is that companies are also using AI to defend against these attacks. The report also looked at the risk of sharing sensitive information with outside AI services. It found that between 87% and 93% of organizations had at least one high-risk generative AI interaction monthly. These interactions can involve prompts that share sensitive data with external AI services. The bottom line is that while AI offers new tools for deception, understanding these risks can help you protect your personal information.