Weekly Security Tip - AI and Cybersecurity
Headline: AI and Cybersecurity: A Scammer’s #1 Tool
Why it matters:
Artificial intelligence is helping people work faster and smarter—but it is also making scams more convincing. Cybercriminals can now use AI to gather public information, write polished phishing emails, imitate communication styles, and create messages that feel highly personal and believable.
These scams often appear more professional and targeted than traditional phishing attempts, making them harder to recognize at first glance. Understanding how attackers use AI can help you stay alert and avoid falling for increasingly sophisticated tactics.
Quick Tips:
• Be careful what you share publicly, especially work-related details
• Slow down and verify urgent, unusual, or sensitive requests before taking action
What You Should Do:
• Review what information about your role, company, and responsibilities is publicly available online
• Be skeptical of unexpected requests involving payments, passwords, account access, or sensitive data—even if the message appears polished or familiar
• Verify unusual requests using a known contact method, not the information provided in the message
• Pay attention to subtle inconsistencies, unusual urgency, or requests that feel out of character
• Report suspicious emails, texts, or messages so others can be protected as well
Call to Action:
Take a few minutes to complete this week’s Micro Training and learn how scammers are using AI to make attacks more convincing—and what practical steps you can take to recognize and avoid these evolving threats.
