October 13, 2025
AI is changing the way we work and the way cybercriminals attack. While
the possibilities are exciting, it's also unsettling to know that hackers have
the same powerful AI tools you do.
Here are a few "digital monsters" businesses need to watch out for and
how to keep them from creeping in.
👥 Doppelgängers in
Your Video Calls: Deepfakes on the Rise
AI generated deepfakes are getting eerily realistic, and attackers are
using them in social engineering scams.
Example: A recent case involved deepfakes of executives in a Zoom meeting
instructing an employee to download a "Zoom extension" that turned out to be
malware.
How to spot the fakes:
- Look for strange lighting, long
silences, or facial inconsistencies.
- Always verify unexpected requests
through another channel.
📩 Creepy Crawlies in
Your Inbox: AI Powered Phishing
Phishing emails used to be easy to spot bad spelling, clumsy grammar, odd
formatting. With AI, attackers can now write convincing messages in seconds and
even translate them into multiple languages.
How to defend against AI phishing:
- Train your team to look for red
flags like urgency or unusual requests.
- Require MFA (multi-factor
authentication) everywhere possible.
- Keep awareness training
consistent so employees stay sharp.
⚙️ Skeleton AI Tools:
Malware in Disguise
Hackers are exploiting AI's popularity by pushing fake "AI tools" that
hide malware under the hood. They may look like legitimate downloads, but
they're often traps.
Example: A TikTok account promoted a "cracked ChatGPT tool" that turned
out to be a malware campaign.
How to protect yourself:
- Don't download tools from
unverified sources.
- Ask your IT partner to vet new
software before using it.
- Train employees to be suspicious
of "too good to be true" downloads.
Stay One Step Ahead of the AI Ghosts 👻
From deepfakes to phishing to fake AI tools, attackers are getting
smarter, but the right defenses will keep your business safe.
Don't wait for a scare. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time
to get proactive.
👉 Schedule your free discovery call
today and let's talk about protecting your
team from the dark side of AI.
