Author/Source: Graham Cluley See the full link here
Takeaway
This article discusses the latest Smashing Security podcast episode. It covers a data breach at T-Mobile, a scam using fake QR codes, and concerns about artificial intelligence that can act on its own.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
Thinking about “sleepwalking AI” is like a smart home device that starts doing things on its own, like ordering groceries or turning off lights, without you telling it to.
Why It Matters
Data breaches like the one at T-Mobile can expose people’s personal information, potentially leading to identity theft. Scams using fake QR codes, called quishing, trick people into giving money to criminals. Also, AI that acts on its own could do things people don’t expect or want. The article mentions customers were affected by the T-Mobile breach, and criminals use quishing to steal money.
Related Terms
T-Mobile breach, Quishing, Sleepwalking AI. Jargon Conversion: T-Mobile breach is when customer information was stolen from T-Mobile. Quishing is a trick using fake barcode pictures (QR codes) to steal money or information. Sleepwalking AI describes computer programs that can do things by themselves without a person telling them to.
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