Phishing and AI: How to Empower your Employees
EV-Consultech • January 26, 2021
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Phishing and AI: How to Empower your Employees
If you own or are an employee of an SMB (small or medium-sized business), you have probably received your fair share of spam and phishing emails in your inbox. Some of these phishing emails are glaringly obvious; others, not so much.
In the last quarter of 2020, we noticed a large increase in the number of phishing attacks targeting SMBs. The unfortunate truth about phishing is that its goal is to capitalize on human error, something that every employee (and CEO for that matter) is well acquainted with. When users are busy focusing the task at hand, they often don't read between the lines of emails they receive, which is why recent phishing attacks have been so successful.
Here's the bottom line . . .
Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, but you don't have to feel powerless against them. In fact, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation can empower people in the workplace to perform their jobs safely and confidently, without worrying about accidentally clicking on a rogue email link or downloading a malicious attachment.
Now, let's move this from the abstract realm to the practical and define how AI and automation can assist you and your organization in the battle against phishing.
Enter IRONSCALES
While a number of enterprises offer phishing protection solutions, the one we have been impressed by the most is IRONSCALES,
an AI-powered, advanced email security SaaS platform that combines the power of machine learning with human interaction. IRONSCALES empowers users to take part in phishing defense by reporting rogue phishing emails, and via user awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.
In addition to the features just mentioned, there are a number of other capabilities that IRONSCALES offers across its multiple packages, so we chose to showcase those included in the Core Plus bundle below.
If you are interested in IRONSCALES for your business, we have good news! We have partnered with IRONSCALES to offer a 30-day trial of the Core Plus bundle
completely free! For more information about this offer and how IRONSCALES can increase the security of your business, please check out the tabs below.
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In today's day in age, the use of AI-generated platforms has become increasingly popular across the internet. These platforms allow for a fast and facilitated way to complete tasks such as professional work, education, or expanding one's personal knowledge. Anyone has the ability to discover new or pre-existing information regarding a multitude of topics by simply imputing their inquiries on platforms such as Chat GPT. Chat GPT has had a striking impact on society because of how easy it is for people to gather information on any topic. The platform provides information on anything asked through its online chat and it does so with a fast response. However, Chat GPT and AI-generated platforms can have potential risks such as... Data Breaches Data breaches can happen when using any type of online platform, especially those generated by AI. Chat GPT must be accessed through a web browser since it cannot be downloaded. Because of that, data breaches can occur if an unauthorized party gets a hold of your online chat logs, personal information, or any other sensitive data. A few consequences are: Privacy compromises : If an unknown person or group gains access to your personal information through the platform, your privacy has been compromised and you identity could be exposed. Identity theft : Cybercriminals could use your personal information to act under your name rather than their own. They would steal your identity by using it against you in order to perform fraudulent actions. Misuse of data : User data could be subject to misuse when a data breach occurs on an AI platform. With that, your information could be used without your consent for suspicious activity online. Open AI appears to be taking accurate cyber security measures in order to make it less likely for data breaches to take place. However, not all systems are free from errors or breaches in security, and Chat GPT is a good example of this. Access to Confidential Information Chat GPT has the ability to use personal information entered into the online chat by its users. In order to ensure the user's safety and continual privacy while using the platform, it's best to not exploit one's own information when using the AI chat. Gaining access to user information isn't easy for an AI-generated platform to achieve, but if the user provides the data themselves, it can have some consequences. Biased or Inconsistent Information An additional risk in using Chat GPT is that it could potentially provide biased or inconsistent information to its users Because of the wide range of information the platform contains, it could possibly generate false data that could be confused for something else. This can definitely affect industries or companies that use AI-generated content for their line of work These businesses could provide faulty service to their customers all due to the misleading data given by an AI platform. This has the potential to hinder the company’s advances and overall performance as a result. In the end, it's up to the user and the user alone how they interpret the information given by the AI chat bots; it could be completely right or completely false. Question: Is it safe to use? In certain aspects, Chat GPT contains multiple potential threats to one’s online experience. A platform such as this one can provide misinformation and exploit your personal information. However, it can still be used without problems if certain measures are taken accordingly. Safety Measures You Can Take: Browse on and interacting with AI platforms through anonymous accounts Keep personal or sensitive information private Review the platform’s privacy policy and be well-informed about its activity To conclude, yes, Chat GPT is safe to use as long as it is used responsibly and accordingly to reap the benefits. These types of platforms will continue to be prevalent in the world for years to come and it’s important to know how to ensure we have the best experience with AI. Where can I learn more about the effects of AI for my business? At EV-Consultech, we can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the influence of AI. Learn more by contacting us below.
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The pandemic has been a reality check that companies all around have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means.