Freelancers are prime ransomware targets in 2025.
Working from home often means fewer defenses — but you can still stay secure
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Generative AI crafts personalized, convincing messages at scale — faster than humans.
Generative AI crafts personalized, convincing messages at scale — faster than humans.
AI pulls public data to write messages that sound like someone the target knows.
AI pulls public data to write messages that sound like someone the target knows.
Scammers use cloned voices in calls to bypass suspicion and social verification.
AI generates fake documents, invoices, and video prompts that trick employees.
Automated systems test messaging variations, finding the most effective scam
Automated systems test messaging variations, finding the most effective scam
Data theft, invoice fraud, and account takeover lead to lost money and reputation
Look for oddly specific personalization, unexpected attachments, and slightly off audio.
Look for oddly specific personalization, unexpected attachments, and slightly off audio.
Verify via a second channel, use strong MFA, update vendor verification, and train teams.
Share this story, run a phishing test, and require multi-factor authentication across accounts.
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