Kaspersky: Όλο και περισσότερες οι απάτες μέσω υπηρεσιών ανταλλαγής μηνυμάτων
2026-09-10
insider.gr
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In Greece, cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create convincing fraudulent messages that impersonate well-known brands, leading to repeated financial and emotional harm for victims. Nearly 20% of affected individuals have been scammed multiple times, and trust in digital communications has significantly eroded.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of AI systems by cybercriminals to produce sophisticated fraudulent messages that impersonate brands, causing direct harm to victims through financial loss and emotional distress, as well as broader harm to community trust in digital communication channels. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling the scale and sophistication of these scams. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident under the framework, as the AI's use has directly led to significant harms (financial, emotional, and societal).[AI generated]