Apple Finally Adopts RCS, AI Powered Scams Targeting the Elderly
In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications. Lastly, Tom and Kevin reflect on reports of AI-powered voice cloning scams targeting elderly Americans, and argue that the true issue lies with social engineering rather than the involvement of AI.
** Links mentioned on the show *
Apple to Adopt RCS Messaging Standard for Better Interoperability With Android Devices
(yet, the green “bubble” is not going away)
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/16/apple-to-adopt-rcs-messaging-standard/
Elderly Americans Lose $1.1 Billion to AI-Powered Scams in 2022
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/elderly-americans-lose-11-billion-to-ai-powered-scams-in-2022/ar-AA1kbqDb
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/that-may-not-be-your-daughter-crying-on-the-phone-here-s-what-to-know-about-ai-powered-scams/ar-AA1kia4s
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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2023/11/27/apple-finally-adopts-rcs-ai-powered-scams-targeting-the-elderly/