A new ‘super-realistic’ AI scam could get your Gmail account hacked [Video]

The advent of generative AI has opened up all kinds of opportunities, but it has also ramped up various risks and dangers.

We’ve previously seen hackers who can use AI-generated codes, phishing emails, or even deepfakes to make even more realistic fraud attempts — ones that even security experts can easily fall for.

Related: The most common phishing scams to be aware of

In a recent Forbes report, Sam Mitrovic — a security consultant for Microsoft — talks about his experience with a new “super-realistic AI scam call” and warns that all Gmail account users could be targeted.

The scam is similar to standard phishing methods, but it has a much higher chance of success thanks to its use of AI.

First, Mitrovic received a message asking him to restore his Gmail account. In addition to the included confirmation link, Mitrovic also received a call that purported to come directly from Google. At first, he didn’t pick up, assuming that Google wouldn’t make such …