News Summary

• Prasad Calyam of the University of Missouri says spotting a scam isn’t as simple as looking for spelling mistakes.
• Cybercriminals can use AI to generate convincing phishing emails, create fake retail websites, and imitate trusted individuals through cloned voices or deepfake videos.
• People should avoid sharing sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, passwords, banking details, medical records, and confidential work documents.
• If that information is exposed, criminals could use it for identity theft, account takeovers, or personalized scams.