Hackers can scam through email, social media or SMS. But there is also the option of deceiving you with a phone call. Basically, they can impersonate the bank or any company, with the aim of stealing data, money or taking control of a computer. In this article, we echo how Google wants to identify these calls and how it could help many.
This is a function that is already present in Google Pixel phones. It can be a first stone to see it later in many more models. The objective is none other than to help identify a call that may be a risk to privacy or security. To do this, it uses Artificial Intelligence.
Google uses AI to identify fake calls
We can say that Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can be very useful for users, but it is also useful for cybercriminals to better know how to attack and how to steal information and passwords. In this case, Google intends to use it to help security.
This system to detect scams, what it does is analyze the telephone conversations we are having. If the person on the other end of the phone aims to scam, they will alert you. A notification will appear on the device and show the option to end the call and avoid further problems.
To do this, what it does is analyze patterns that could indicate that there is a cybercriminal on that call. For example, they could be impersonating the bank so that the victim gives them access codes, 2FA codes or any personal data that they can use against them. This type of attack is quite common.
At the moment, this feature is available for Google Pixel, but it is expected that it will also be available in other Android models in the future. It is disabled by default, but users can easily enable it through the settings. It should also be noted that, for now, it is a feature that analyzes only conversations in English, although it will also be available in other languages.
Beware of telephone scams
Scams of this type have grown quite a bit in recent years. They may call to report a supposed computer problem, some information that is missing from your bank account, an order that you have placed and has not arrived, etc. Generally, they refer you, through that call, to an email that they will send you with a link to solve that problem. That can be the entry route for malware or password theft.
We can say that it works in a similar way to traditional Phishing attacks, those that arrive by email or SMS, only that they make a call. This can also give attackers more advantage, since everything will be more direct and a person who knows exactly how to treat the victim will always speak so that they begin to trust.
Without a doubt, common sense is very important. Avoiding fraudulent calls is also in your power if you limit the exposure of your phone number. Try not to let it reach the attackers.
