The artificial intelligence Each time it appears with new properties, which become viral trends, such as the generation of images from personal photographs. Although these applications show the most creative and accessible side of AI, they also show how easy it is to manipulate private content and how this technology can be used for malicious purposes.
In Peru, computer crimes have grown up in the last decade due to technological globalization. In 2024 alone, the National Police registered more than 1,000 complaints for different modalities of cybercrime, a figure that reflects the growing digital threat.
One of the most worrying risks today is the use of artificial intelligence for fraud and supplantations in corporate environments. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of these tools to create highly convincing false content, such as cloned voices and manipulated videos, with the aim of deceiving employees and organizations.
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An alarming case is voice cloning: with just a few seconds of audio, scammers can replicate a person’s voice to make fraudulent requests for bank transfers or access to sensitive information.
This type of attack adds to the most traditional threats, such as Phishing, where Peru occupies second place in Latin America, only behind Bolivia. Between August 2023 and 2024, more than 91 million Phishing attacks were recorded in the country, which is equivalent to 249,068 daily attempts or 173 per minute, according to Kaspersky data.
Faced with this panorama, it is essential that companies take proactive measures to protect themselves. Wework experts recommend following these keys to avoid falling into fraud and supplantations when using AI in the office:
Verify requests by multiple channels: Before approving money transfers or sharing confidential information, it is essential to confirm the authenticity of the application through direct telephone calls or other alternative channels.
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Implement rigorous security protocols: Establish clear internal processes for sensitive information management, such as several levels and multifactorial authentication, significantly reduces risks.
Continuously train employees: Educating the team about the new fraud methods based on AI, such as advanced phishing and voice cloning, allows possible to detect possible attacks.
Adopt fraud detection tools: Using behavioral analysis and biometric authentication software helps identify suspicious activities in real time.
Constantly update security systems: Maintaining cybersecurity programs and protocols a day is key to protecting against vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals.
Artificial intelligence offers innumerable benefits in the workplace, but its responsible and safe use requires constant surveillance and the adoption of preventive practices. With a proactive approach, companies can take advantage of all the potential of this technology without compromising the security of their information or that of their collaborators.
