We see that Artificial Intelligence is increasingly present in our daily lives. This is something that can affect you positively, but also negatively. And yes, hackers also take advantage of it to launch a wide variety of attacks. In this article, we are going to talk about what types of AI attacks are going to be common in 2025 and what you should do to protect yourself and reduce the risk of problems.
The objective is that you can protect your passwords, personal data and prevent an intruder from accessing your computer. There are many strategies that can be used and compromise your security and privacy, but you will always have options to be protected. We can say that the main thing is to avoid making mistakes.
Use of AI in attacks
But how exactly do they use AI to scam? A fairly common example is making voice calls. They can call you as if they were your bank or any service. They are going to tell you that there is a problem, that you need to make some change, provide certain information, etc. This is all a scam, but thanks to AI it can seem more realistic.
They can even create fake videos through Artificial Intelligence. They can impersonate known people. In this way, they could launch false advertisements, make it believe that a person supports a brand, that something striking has happened, etc. They seek to make these types of videos viral and, through social networks or WhatsApp, reach more possible victims.
In 2025 we will also see a significant increase in Phishing attacks where they use AI. Basically, they are messages that they send by email or SMS and seek to scam. The objective is for the victim to fall into the trap and enter a link where they will request data or ask them to log in. AI allows us to create this type of more realistic Phishing attacks.
On the other hand, we can also see a flood of fake reviews on the Internet. They can be in products that you buy on platforms of all kinds, online services to hire something, reviews of a brand… All of this can be manipulated thanks to AI. The messages may seem realistic, but include some trap so that the victim falls into error.
Protect yourself
To protect yourself, the most important thing is common sense. Make sure you avoid making mistakes, such as logging in through links that may be fraudulent, giving more information than necessary, or trusting any video you see on social networks or receive through WhatsApp.
It will also be essential to be very careful with the software you install. From RedesZone, we always recommend installing programs only from official sources. Make sure you do not install software from third-party sites, as they may have been manipulated previously.
On the other hand, having updated equipment is essential. This will help you fix possible vulnerabilities, as well as achieve the latest improvements available. Also apply it in programs that you use on a daily basis, such as the browser or any other. Likewise, having security programs will be essential to detect and eliminate threats.
Ultimately, AI is going to be a very useful tool for hackers in 2025. It is important that you are protected and do not make mistakes. Protecting your home devices, as well as any account you use on the network, is going to be key.
