McAfee 2023 Threat Predictions

McAfee reports that artificial intelligence-generated videos and images have been used more often in 2022 than in previous years to conduct fraud, as more applications offer the tool to users who don't have any prior knowledge of AI. Also, victims might not know AI technology is now widely available and can be used against them in different scam schemes. In addition to fraudulent use of video AI, AI used for fake voice has also risen, often used in vishing fraud to make phone calls seem more realistic and without leaking the fraudster's real voice. All of the progress made in AI-generated content also provides benefits to cyber criminals interested in running influence campaigns to manipulate public opinion via fake videos. SEE: Password breach: Why pop culture and passwords don't mix (free PDF) (TechRepublic) The only protection against this kind of threat is to fact-check and be wary of any content on the internet.