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Is crime turning digital? Almost all Brits believe cybercrime is more of a risk - here's how to stay safe
- A survey by Avast and Neighbourhood Watch reveals that 92% of Brits see cybercrime as a significant threat.
- Approximately 1 in 3 respondents admit to falling victim to online scams, resulting in many experiencing financial loss.
- Phishing scams have surged by 466% quarter-on-quarter, attributed to criminals using AI to conduct more frequent and sophisticated social engineering attacks.
- Fraudsters can now create campaigns quickly using AI tools, which previously required days of work.
- Brits are losing more money to cybercrime, with 59% of victims losing up to £500.
- Women tend to lose under £500, while men are more likely to suffer higher losses ranging from £501 to £2000 and beyond.
- Being vigilant online is crucial as cybercriminals utilize advanced tactics and create convincing scams.
- Staying cautious with unexpected communications, especially those prompting immediate action, is key in avoiding engineering attacks.
- Individuals are advised to be cautious with requests from supposed family or friends due to deep-fake technologies that can clone voices and images.
- Avoid clicking on links or attachments from untrusted sources and follow guidelines for creating secure passwords.
- Recommendations for malware removal software, AI tools, and combating identity fraud attacks using AI are also provided.
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