Fake parcels: the AI-powered SMS scam is becoming increasingly dangerous

While the fake delivery scam is not new, it has now reached a technological milestone.

For the past few days, many French people have been reporting receiving particularly convincing fraudulent text messages, accompanied by images generated by artificial intelligence. This development illustrates how cybercriminals are appropriating AI tools to refine their methods. Behind this apparent sophistication, the mechanism remains classic: enticing the victim to click on a link to retrieve sensitive data. But the staging is becoming more believable, making detection more complex for users… Personalized package photos thanks to AI. And you, would you have clicked on the link? – Source: X