AI Is Making Scams More Convincing; Here’s How to Protect Your Business

Cyber scams are getting smarter. Thanks to AI, phishing emails and scam phone calls are no longer as easy to spot as they once were, and that’s a problem for both individuals and businesses.

We’re keeping a close eye on these evolving threats.

Here’s what you need to know.

1. Phishing Emails Are Now More Polished

In the past, phishing emails were often riddled with grammatical errors, typos, or awkward wording.

AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly are now being used to create scam emails that appear to come from trusted coworkers, partners, or vendors. This added level of sophistication makes them much harder to detect.

What you can do:

• Slow down before clicking links or responding to emails involving money, passwords, or sensitive information

• Always verify the sender’s address and double-check unusual requests via another method (call, text, etc.)

2. Voice Cloning Is Fueling Scam Calls

AI voice cloning can now mimic real people with frightening accuracy. Scammers only need a few audio samples, which can easily be found on social media or in videos, to create a believable voice clone. Some reports have involved fake emergency calls from family members or messages pretending to be from a boss or client.

What you can do:

Be skeptical of calls that feel off, especially if they say something is urgent or involve personal information

Hang up and call the person back using a number you know is real

Don’t share personal or financial info over the phone unless you’re 100% sure who you’re talking to

How we can help:

AI is a powerful tool, and unfortunately, scammers are taking full advantage of it. But with awareness and a few smart practices, you can reduce your risk. We offer a few key services that help businesses stay one step ahead.

• Email Filtering: We can help set up advanced email filtering that blocks many suspicious emails before they ever reach your inbox. It’s a simple way to reduce risk and save your team time.

• Web Filtering: If someone clicks a bad link in an email or a scam text, web filtering adds another layer of protection. It can block access to malicious websites, even if the link looks legitimate.

• MDR (Managed Detection and Response): For full-time protection, we offer 24/7 monitoring through Managed Detection and Response. This service continuously watches for unusual activity across your systems and helps us respond quickly to potential threats.

Contact us to start the conversation.