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Austria Now News – Austria
Cybersecurity company Avast has warned of a wave of attacks targeting individuals, in which fraudsters exploit data stolen in previous breaches and automated AI tools to obtain login credentials for email and online banking services, according to oe24.
What makes the risk greater
According to the warning, several servers and digital platforms have been hit by cyberattacks in recent weeks, and the stolen data could be used to craft detailed scam messages tailored to each victim. Alexander Vukcevic of Avast says that, unlike human hackers, AI tools never stop working and can target thousands of websites at the same time.
Fraudsters also use news of data leaks as bait, sending messages claiming that the user’s account has been affected by a security incident and asking them to confirm via a link. Experts stress that no legitimate organisation asks for login details or codes via a link.
Fraudsters are also turning to AI-cloned voices to pressure victims into transferring money or revealing login details, according to technology company Ingos.
Simple tips for protection
Check your Google, Apple and email accounts for third-party apps and AI tools that have access permissions, and revoke those you no longer need.
Do not open your bank’s website or any other sensitive service via links in emails or text messages; instead, type the address into your browser yourself.
Use a different password for each service, so that the theft of a single password does not give access to all your accounts.
If you receive an unexpected call urgently asking for money in the voice of a family member, hang up and call the person on their known number to verify. If in doubt, call the police on 133.
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Sources
oe24 – Kriminelle nehmen Bankkonten und E-Mails mit KI ins Visier – 01.11.2026 – https://www.oe24.at/a/kriminelle-nehmen-bankkonten-und-e-mails-mit-ki-ins-visier-900129182
