A new joint report from Bitget, SloMIST and Elliptic highlights the rapid height of the acting coding crime.
The crime of encryption develops, and is increasingly targeting human psychology as an attack. According to the report, published on Tuesday, June 10, social engineering fraud has become more common, and many of them are now benefiting from artificial intelligence to increase their success rate.
“In 2024, approximately 40 % of DeepFake’s high-value fraud operations included DeepFake. And behind most frauds-whether job offers in Trojan or” Stokeing platforms “that resemble Bonzi-is a form of social engineering designed to exploit confidence, fear or greed.
For example, fraudsters used videos created from the artificial intelligence of prominent characters, Including Elon MuskTo create a social guide for fraud projects. AI videos are also used to bypass KYC systems and even lure victims in live fishing calls.
Other types of fraud in social engineering run the surface in the labor market. The fraudsters are often formed as employees looking for developers, and directing job seekers to download what appears to be an important project. In fact, the file has a Trojan virus capable of taking over the victim’s computer.
How to protect yourself from artificial intelligence codes
Blockchain sawermist company determines several steps that users can take to avoid a victim of fraud. First, users should be very skeptical of promotional content on social media. Participations that offer jobs, you should handle Chatgpt commercial robots, or high revenues in caution.
Social engineering fraud often creates a fake udder. Traders should always stop to consider whether the width looks very good so that it cannot be true. The same applies to the public numbers videos promoting the release of the encryption – users must check through official websites or reliable news sources.
“The bottom line? In an era in which Amnesty International might simulate anyone, security must start with doubt – and end with collective defense,”
Slowmist also warns of clicking on links or downloading files shared in group chats or social media comments. Tools like Scamsnifer can help by blocking hunting links automatically. To withdraw the suspected rug, users can verify errors to see if the wallet address is linked to the known fraud.
