How cyber scammers are trying to make AI tools pay


The FBI said it received 300,497 complaints about phishing scams last year, with losses suffered worth US$52mil (RM243.29mil). — Image by Freepik

PARIS: Proponents of artificial intelligence say its potential is limitless. But cyber scammers could also use it to their advantage.

Analysts explained to AFP how the technology could increase the risk from online crime.

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