Did you know criminals steal roughly $43 billion from over 16 million victims per year through identity theft?
Today, Artificial Intelligence makes this threat even worse…
Scammers use AI to build "synthetic" identities that mix real and fake data to steal money.
The reality is fraud has become a BIG AI-powered business.
In fact, deepfaked selfie attempts increased 58% in one year, demonstrating rapid adoption of AI tech.
But here is the real shocker:
The weakest link is not the technology we use … it’s you and I.
Even with the best security, scammers still heavily rely on tricking humans to get what they want.
The good news?
You can easily fight back.
Here are 6 ways that LifeLock® suggests to protect your identity right now:
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Avoid oversharing on social media: Scammers use your posts to guess passwords or launch attacks. Set your profiles to private and do not post sensitive info.
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Use strong passwords. Build unique passwords that are at least 15 characters long, using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
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Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA): Add an extra security step, like a temporary app code or a fingerprint scan, to keep hackers out even if they get your password.
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Use secure networks: Free public Wi-Fi is easy for criminals to spy on. Use a VPN or mobile hotspot when checking private info.
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Evaluate links before you click: Cybercriminals try to trick you with fake links to steal your data. Always hover over a link to make sure the web address is safe and real.
- Update your software: Turn on automatic updates for your apps, browsers, and devices. This fixes security flaws before hackers can use them to sneak in.
If you want to see the full list yourself, I’ve linked the original LifeLock® post here: https://lifelock.norton.com/learn/internet-security/
