AI is rapidly advancing and bringing with it a whole new way to do business. While it’s exciting to see, it can also be alarming when you consider that attackers have just as much access to AI tools as you do. That’s why youHere are a few monsters lurking in the dark that I want to shine the light on.
Dopplegängers In Your Video Chats: Watch Out For Deepfakes
AI-generated deepfakes have become scarily accurate, and threat actors are using that to their advantage in social engineering attacks against businesses.
For example, there was a recent incident where an employee of a cryptocurrency foundation joined a Zoom meeting with several deepfakes of known senior leadership within their company. The deepfakes told the employee to download a Zoom extension to access the microphone, paving the way for a North Korean intrusion.
For businesses, these scams are turning existing verification processes upside down. To identify them, look for red flags such as facial inconsistencies, long silences, or strange lighting.
Creepy Crawlies In Your Inbox: Stay Wary Of Phishing Emails
Phishing emails have been a problem for years, but now that attackers can use AI to write them, most of the obvious tells of a suspicious email—like bad grammar or spelling errors—aren’t reliable indicators anymore.
Threat actors are also integrating AI tools into their phishing kits to translate landing pages or emails into other languages. This helps them scale their phishing campaigns.
The good news is that many of the same security measures still apply. Extra defenses like multifactor authentication (MFA) make it much harder for attackers to succeed, since they’re unlikely to also have access to your phone. Security awareness training is still one of the best ways to reduce employee risk by teaching them to spot red flags such as urgent or pressure-filled messages. A Free Network Security Scan is also a smart way to identify weaknesses before attackers do.
Skeleton AI Tools: More Malicious Software Than Substance
Attackers are also riding the popularity of AI to trick people into downloading malware. Threat actors frequently tailor their lures around current events or seasonal fads like Black Friday. Malicious “AI video generator” websites or fake AI tools aren’t a surprise anymore. These fake tools often include just enough legitimate software to look convincing—while hiding malware underneath.
For example, a TikTok account was caught posting videos that showed how to install “cracked software” to bypass licensing for apps like ChatGPT using a PowerShell command. In reality, it was a malware distribution campaign that researchers eventually exposed.
Security awareness training is critical here too. A reliable way to protect your business is to have your MSP vet any new AI tools before you download them.
Ready To Chase The AI Ghosts Out Of Your Business?
AI threats don’t have to keep you up at night. From deepfakes to phishing to malicious “AI tools,” attackers are getting smarter—but the right defenses will keep your business one step ahead.
Schedule your free discovery call today and let’s talk through how to protect your team from the scary side of AI before it becomes a real problem.