Cybercrime Prevention

6 Ways to Update Your Privacy Tools for the AI Era (and Cut Cyber Risk) AI is changing how cybercriminals operate. Phishing emails now read like they were written by a colleague. Voice cloning can fool family members. Automated tools probe for weak spots faster than any human could. For the average internet user, the old security playbook needs a refresh. The good news: you don’t need to become a cybersecurity expert. A few practical updates to your existing habits and tools can make a real difference. ...

Update Your Privacy Tools Now to Beat AI-Powered Cyberattacks: A How-To Guide The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 makes it clear: artificial intelligence is making cybercrime faster, cheaper, and harder to spot. Attackers now use AI to automate phishing, create convincing deepfakes, and probe for system weaknesses in minutes instead of days. For the average internet user or small business owner, the old habit of “set it and forget it” with privacy tools no longer works. Here’s what the report tells us—and five concrete steps you can take today to reduce your risk. ...