SMS scams top the list of cybersecurity threats experienced by consumers


SMS scams are on the rise with the advent of generative AI. — AFP Relaxnews

Cybercrime is on the rise. According to the 2024 report from the cybersecurity software firm, Bitdefender, SMS scams – often facilitated by artificial intelligence-powered tools – are now the most widespread security event experienced by consumers.

Of all the consumers surveyed, almost a quarter (24%) said they had experienced one or more security incidents in the last 12 months. At 37.6%, Australians are the most affected, ahead of respondents in Spain (27.7%) and the USA (26.7%).

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