At the Gisec Global cybersecurity conference in Dubai, experts warned about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, especially as it relates to cybercrime. With the evolution of AI comes the potential for more sophisticated and personalized cyberattacks, including the creation of fake voice recordings or video images.
One concern is that cyber criminals could use AI-based chatbots like ChatGPT to create convincing fake voice messages, such as one from a loved one requesting an urgent payment from a bank account. As AI technology continues to improve, it becomes easier to manipulate recordings and create deep fakes that are difficult to distinguish from real recordings.
This could have serious consequences, as many people would be more likely to fall for a personalized voice message from someone they know and trust. It’s no longer just phishing emails and texts that we need to worry about; cybercriminals now have the capacity to create more convincing and personalized threats than ever before.
While visual deep fakes are still relatively new and not yet a significant threat to the public, the potential risks of AI-powered cyberattacks are significant. As AI continues to evolve and become more advanced, it is crucial that cybersecurity measures keep pace with the technology to ensure that individuals and organizations are protected from these emerging threats.
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