Artificial intelligence is an incredible tool, but in the wrong hands, it becomes a powerful weapon for scammers. You do not need a computer science degree to protect yourself from voice cloning and deepfakes. You just need a solid plan. Here is how you can use the 3 As framework to outsmart malicious technology.

Awareness

You must accept that seeing is no longer believing. Scammers can clone the voice of your loved ones using just three seconds of audio from social media. Knowing that this technology exists is your very first line of defense.

Analysis

Whenever you receive an urgent request for money or sensitive data, stop and assess the situation. Does the caller sound panicked? Are they demanding gift cards or cryptocurrency? Scammers rely on panic to bypass your logical thinking.

Action

Implement immediate safety measures. Establish a secret family safe word. If someone calls claiming to be a family member in distress, ask for the safe word. Additionally, turn on multifactor authentication for all your important accounts to build an extra wall of security.