"With recently developed AI voice cloning tools at their disposal, cybercriminals can replicate almost anyone's voice and leave fake voicemail and text messages in an effort to scam people out of money, cybersecurity software company McAfee reported."
"One in four people said they'd experienced an AI voice cloning scam or knew someone who had, according to McAfee's global study, which surveyed 7,000 people. Additionally, one in 10 people said they received a message from an AI voice clone - and 77% of them said they lost money as a result."
"In some cases, cybercriminals need just three seconds of audio to clone a person's voice with 85% accuracy, according to researchers at McAfee Labs. Such snippets are readily available online, as many people share videos of themselves on social media. Bad actors can also hack into voice recordings on personal devices."
"People can protect themselves from AI voice cloning scams by setting a verbal codeword with close friends and family members, questioning sources and monitoring their personal information online, per McAfee."
AI voice cloning tools enable cybercriminals to replicate almost anyone’s voice and send fake voicemails and text messages to extract money. A global survey of 7,000 people found that one in four people had experienced an AI voice cloning scam or knew someone who had. One in 10 people reported receiving a message from an AI voice clone, and 77% of those people lost money. Among those who lost money, 36% lost between $500 and $3,000 and 7% lost $5,000 to $15,000. In some cases, three seconds of audio can be cloned with 85% accuracy, using audio snippets shared online or obtained from hacked personal devices. Older people are frequently targeted due to greater financial resources and willingness to engage with strangers. Protection includes setting a verbal codeword with close contacts and questioning message sources while monitoring personal information online.
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