Cyber threat: OpenAI and Anthropic urge companies and governments to increase protection against AI attacks
oglobo27 August 2026 at 19:45
OpenAI and Anthropic companies, along with more than 100 organizations from the technology and financial services sectors, including Google, Microsoft and other giants, released an open letter warning that companies and governments need to intensify their protection measures against cyberattacks carried out with the aid of artificial intelligence. The document calls for cybersecurity to become an "immediate priority for leadership," in addition to demanding the correction of existing flaws in systems and the action of cybersecurity companies in protecting against AI-enhanced threats.
The article warns about a new type of banking fraud through mobile phone, where criminals send fake messages simulating alerts about suspicious bank operations, including malicious links to resolve non-existent problems. The goal is to steal personal and financial data from victims.
The article explains what MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is and emphasizes the importance of enabling it. It highlights that passwords, even when strong and complex, are no longer sufficient to protect accounts, as they can be discovered, stolen through phishing campaigns, or exposed in data breaches, making multi-factor authentication an essential additional layer of security.
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