Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work, communicate, and do business. While AI tools open up incredible opportunities, they also open new possibilities for cybercriminals. The same AI you use to boost efficiency is also being used by attackers to deceive, manipulate, and infiltrate.
Look out for these monsters lurking in the dark, and keep them from haunting your business.
Dopplegängers In Your Video Chats
Deepfakes are AI-generated videos or images that can mimic the appearance of real people with eerie accuracy. Cybercriminals are using them in social engineering attacks against businesses, often impersonating executives or coworkers.
How to spot these dopplegängers:
- Subtle inconsistencies in facial movement or lighting
- Unusual pauses, silence, or audio glitches
- Strange requests, like downloading files or entering credentials
For businesses, these types of scams are upending existing verification processes.
Creepy Crawlies In Your Inbox
Phishing emails have been around for years, so what's new? AI has made them frighteningly convincing. Gone are the days of obvious red flags like bad grammar or spelling errors. Attackers can now generate polished, well-written messages in any language, making their scams harder to detect and faster to scale.
How to crush these creepy crawlies:
- Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) to stop intruders from crawling into your system
- Train your team to spot the traps so they don't get caught in sticky situations
- If something feels off, verify the information through a trusted channel before opening the door to attackers
Skeleton AI Tools
Not every online AI tool is what it seems, and attackers are using the popularity of AI to trick people into downloading malware. These scams often appear as exciting new AI platforms or cracked versions of legitimate tools.
What to watch for:
- Too good to be true sites that promise premium access or unlimited credits for free
- Unverified downloads from social media, unfamiliar websites, or unofficial app stores
- Odd installation steps that ask you to disable antivirus protections or bypass standard install methods
Security awareness training is key for businesses here, too. A reliable way to protect your business is to ask your MSP to vet any new AI tools you’re interested in before you download them.
Ready to Chase the AI Ghosts Out of Your Business?
AI threats are real, but they don't have to be spooky. With the right awareness, layered security measures, and a trusted technology partner, your business can stay one step ahead of the bad guys.
Schedule a free consultation today to learn how to protect your team from the darker side of AI before it becomes a real problem.
