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AI scam exploits holiday photos with fake security alerts

A new scam is exploiting users' holiday photos by using AI to create fake "unusual activity" alerts. These alerts prompt individuals to click malicious links, leading to potential security breaches. The scam targets personal photos shared on social media platforms, urging users to be cautious about what they post and to verify the authenticity of any suspicious messages. AI

IMPACT This scam highlights the growing threat of AI-powered social engineering tactics targeting personal data.

RANK_REASON The item describes a specific scam that uses AI as a tool to exploit user data, fitting the 'tool' bucket.

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AI scam exploits holiday photos with fake security alerts

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Wait til you're home before posting photos. Secure photo viewing to your family/friends. Don't react immediately & don't click links from 'warning' texts/emails

    Wait til you're home before posting photos. Secure photo viewing to your family/friends. Don't react immediately & don't click links from 'warning' texts/emails. ✅ ‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos | Scams | The Guardian https://…