"Your Voice Could Be Your Biggest Vulnerability"

Security researchers from McAfee Labs have revealed their findings and analysis from an in-depth study of Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice-cloning technology and cybercriminal use. According to McAfee, only three seconds of audio are required to clone a person's voice using AI technology. McAfee surveyed 7,054 people from seven countries and found that a quarter of adults have faced an AI voice scam, with one in ten experiencing it personally and 15 percent reporting that it had happened to someone they know. Furthermore, 77 percent of victims reported financial losses as a consequence. Voice is the spoken equivalent of a biometric fingerprint, which explains why hearing someone's voice is a widely accepted method of establishing trust. With 53 percent of adults sharing their voice data online at least once per week via social media, voice notes, and more, and 49 percent doing so up to ten times per week, replicating a person's voice has become a cybercriminal weapon. It is now easier than ever to manipulate images, videos, and perhaps the voices of friends and family. McAfee's research reveals scammers are using AI technology to clone voices and then send a fake voicemail or call the victim's contacts pretending to be in distress. With 70 percent of adults lacking confidence in their ability to distinguish the cloned version from the real thing, this technique is gaining traction. This article continues to discuss key findings from McAfee on AI technology fueling a rise in online voice scams.

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