AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud
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ESET warns that cheap AI-powered OSINT tooling is making ordinary people viable targets for tailored cyber fraud.
ESET published guidance on how AI-driven OSINT lowers the cost for cybercriminals to research potential fraud victims. The article explains how publicly available information can be aggregated to build convincing social engineering lures. It also outlines practical steps individuals can still take to reduce their exposure.
Key facts
- AI tools make large-scale OSINT victim research cheaper for fraudsters
- Aggregated public data enables more convincing social engineering
- Article offers steps individuals can take to limit exposure
From the original article
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.
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