AI deception: Criminals now eye face biometric, e-signatures

AI-powered tools are allowing scammers to automate the creation of fake websites that closely resemble corporate or government portals.

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Cybercriminals are shifting from stealing passwords to targeting biometric and identity data using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, a new global cybersecurity report warns, raising concerns over rising exposure among Kenyan users and businesses.

In the report, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says AI is transforming traditional phishing attacks into highly sophisticated operations that now seek to capture immutable personal identifiers such as faces, voices, and handwritten signatures.

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