Microsoft recently published its most recent version of the Cyber Signals study, which focused on the recent wave of AI-assisted frauds that prey on online shoppers and job seekers. Over the past year, the IT giant has stopped almost 1.6 million bot signup attempts each hour and $4 billion in fraud attempts. The business has been using a variety of large-scale detection models in an effort to stop AI fraud. These models successfully stop fraud assaults by utilizing a variety of AI strategies, such as machine learning.
AI-assisted job scams
The report underscores that with the rapid proliferation of generative AI, scammers are finding it easier to create fake job listings across platforms. Often, the scammers create fake profiles using stolen credentials and post fake job requirements that have AI-generated descriptions. Some use AI-powered email campaigns to phish job seekers; others resort to AI-backed interviews and automated emails to enhance the credibility of their scams. All of this makes it difficult for job seekers to identify scam offers.
Here are three ways to protect yourself from fake jobs. These are the things that employers would never ask.
📌Personal or financial information. According to the report, unsolicited SMS or emails offering high-paying jobs with minimal qualifications or experience are usually scams. At all costs, avoid sharing personal or financial information. One should refrain from providing Aadhaar, PAN card, bank details, and passwords to an unverified employer.