The Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence
The arrival of Artificial Intelligence has generated great interest in many people. However, this technology also has several negative aspects. Recently, cybercriminals have started making use of it to trick their victims.
The threat of online scams
There is a proliferation of scams online these days, and one of the most recent is the scam that uses a family member’s voice. This technique, which uses Artificial Intelligence to imitate the voice of people close to the victim, has generated great concern among cyber security experts and authorities.
Alert from the National Institute of Cybersecurity
The National Cyber Security Institute (INCIBE) has already issued an alert about this new scam. According to experts, this type of fraud is a serious threat and there have already been recorded cases of people falling victim to this deception.
Methods Used by Criminals
Criminals first call to clone a person’s voice and then use it to trick their victims. This highlights the sophistication of this type of scam and the importance of taking protective measures.
Tips to protect yourself
The best defense against this type of scam is prevention and education. Some recommendations to protect yourself include verifying your identity in case you receive unusual calls, maintaining a healthy level of skepticism in the face of unusual requests for money or personal information, blocking suspicious numbers, and keeping your devices updated with the latest security measures.
