Attacks that use AI can be difficult to detect and mitigate. However, there are several techniques that you can use to recognize and avoid these kinds of attacks and scams.
- Never enter sensitive information into untrusted public AI platforms. This information is used to train the AI model and may be used as responses to other users in the future.
- Treat AI models like public forums. Think of it this way: if you wouldn't enter this information into a public online forum, would you enter it into an untrusted AI model?
- Always review policies before using AI for your role at work or as a student. Improper use of AI could lead to lawsuits or be considered academic misconduct, depending on the context.
- Use a safe word to determine whether or not the individual who contacted you is really who they claim to be. Make this word difficult to guess, and keep it private.
- Ask for video verification, as many deepfakes only clone someone's voice and do not create videos of the individual they are impersonating.
- Ask personal questions that only the real person would know the answer to. Be sure to make them difficult, not something simple such as "what was your mother's maiden name" or "which high school did you attend."
- Verify the sender's contact information. Ask yourself: do I recognize this phone number or email address? Would this person contact me with this number/address?
If you receive any correspondence that you suspect was generated by artificial intelligence in an attempt to scam you, please contact phish@kent.edu so that our team can investigate the scam in greater detail.
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