AI Chatbots: The New Playground for Phishy Business?
Chatbots gone rogue! Turns out, AI-powered chatbots have a knack for leading users to the wrong websites. Netcraft warns that this mix-up is a golden ticket for scammers. With AI offering incorrect URLs, phishers could swoop in, buy the domain, and set up shop. Who knew chatbots could be such unwitting accomplices?
Hot Take:
Looks like AI chatbots are the new ‘naughty kid in class,’ not doing their homework and getting their URLs mixed up. Who knew that asking a chatbot for directions could lead you to the cyber equivalent of a haunted house? Better bring your digital garlic and a map!
Key Points:
- Netcraft tested AI chatbots for URL accuracy and found them wanting.
- AI models correctly identified web addresses only 66% of the time.
- 29% of URLs led users to dead or suspended sites.
- 5% of URLs led to unintended legitimate sites.
- Scammers can exploit AI mistakes to set up phishing sites.
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