Interpol targets cybercriminals using AI for fraud
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Interpol intensifies efforts against cybercriminals leveraging AI for sophisticated fraud. The agency aims to combat the rising threat of deepfakes.
Interpol is ramping up its efforts to combat cybercriminals using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated fraud schemes. The organization has identified that AI is being used to create deepfakes—fake audio and video—that promote fraudulent investments and make misleading online messages appear more authentic.
These deepfakes facilitate scams by simulating plausible identities and situations, increasing the success rate of the cons. With the ability to generate fake content that looks real, cybercriminals can more easily deceive victims, making the fight against these crimes an escalating challenge for Interpol.
In response to this growing threat, Interpol is developing new tools and strategies to identify and neutralize these frauds. The organization is also working closely with international authorities to track down and apprehend those responsible for these crimes.
The use of AI by cybercriminals represents an evolution in fraud techniques, requiring innovative responses from law enforcement. Interpol aims to raise awareness of these risks and promote international cooperation to tackle the issue.
With AI being used in fraud, Interpol emphasizes the importance of advanced technologies and global collaboration to protect individuals and businesses from sophisticated cybercrimes.
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