Cybercrime There are cybercrime attacks in the news daily and this has made a lot of Americans nervous about using their credit card online. There is an area that gained attention when the FBI recently released a warning about Artificial Intelligence scams that are currently happening. As technology continues to evolve, so do cybercriminals' tactics. Attackers are leveraging AI to craft compelling voice or video messages and emails to enable fraud schemes against individuals and bus alike,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Tripp.” These sophisticated tactics can result in devastating financial losses, reputational damage, and compromise of sensitive data” (FBI, 2024). Artificial Intelligence Cyber Criminal FBI Division in San Francisco recently warned of a new cybercriminal that people are unfortunately falling victim to, the use of Artificial Intelligence. AI tools have become so common that criminals have surpassed the typical phishing scams and can now duplicate family and friends' voices, photos, and videos. This can be easily used to put a person at ease so that they send me to the suspected family member. People will generally trust someone's voice, video chats, etc. This sophisticated form of AI phishing has completely changed the cybercriminal game and lowered victims' inhibitions. Conclusion FBI is encouraging the public to reach out and make contact with the family or friends who have reached out asking for money. With AI and today's technology, you cannot simply trust that are the real person when voices and photos can be easily copied. If you feel like something is wrong or you have been a victim of AI cybercriminals, reach out to the FBI tip line.
