Do you know why?

By adopting new technologies early, they can exploit the limited awareness and lack of practical experience among the general public, giving them better odds of a successful attack.

Here are a few examples:

🤖 AI Tools like ChatGPT/Gemini help fraudsters automate and improve the quality of their phishing messages or chat communication, very accurately mimicking humans.

🕵️‍♂️ They use QR codes (on frequent places or spread them via e-channels) to hide malicious links, tricking people into visiting harmful websites or downloading malware.

💰 Cryptocurrencies allow fraudsters to move the stolen money across geographies quickly and obfuscate or dramatically complicate their traceability.

🎨 They create fake NFT marketplaces or sell counterfeit NFTs, stealing from those looking to invest in digital art.

📱 Fraudsters create fake mobile apps to monitor users' activities, harvest credentials, and steal personal information, which they exploit and/or resell on the dark web.

🦠 New AI algorithms allow them to create deepfakes with which they impersonate individuals in video calls or impersonate people via vishing calls.

☁️ Fraudsters search the web (git repositories) and steal cloud credentials to mine crypto, host malware, or launch attacks, leaving victims with high bills and compromised data.

🚨 By staying informed about new technologies, you reinforce your ability to spot/expose new threats and reduce the chance of becoming a victim!