XPARTANS warns of AI‑driven digital threats and offers five protection tips

Cyber‑security firm XPARTANS says criminals are using artificial‑intelligence tools to create more convincing phishing, voice‑cloning and deep‑fake attacks that target individuals with personalized messages. CEO Iván Goicochea explained, "Attackers are exploiting something very human: trust and urgency. A well‑crafted message can lead a person to share a password, download malware, or divulge sensitive information without realizing it."

XPARTANS recommends five key safeguards: enable multi‑factor authentication; avoid reusing passwords across services; carefully inspect links and attachments before opening them; keep devices and applications up to date; and protect confidential data by not sharing it on unsecured platforms. The article also highlights a free solution, ESET Link Checker, that lets users verify URLs quickly without technical expertise.

These measures aim to reduce the risk of phishing‑based frauds that steal passwords, banking details, personal information, verification codes, or install malicious software.