AI-powered scams are becoming harder to detect, cybersecurity expert warns
Global News · Published on October 20, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is helping scammers create more sophisticated fraud schemes, making them increasingly difficult for consumers to spot. A cybersecurity expert says Canadians are continuing to lose millions of dollars to fraud as criminals use stolen personal information and new technology to target victims. Global BC reporter Anne Drewa spoke with Chester Wisniewski, a cybersecurity expert with Sophos, about how AI is fueling fraud, why personal information is so widely available online, and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves. Experts recommend verifying unsolicited requests, using password managers and enabling passkeys where available. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca/news/12091506/ai-supercharging-fraud-making-scams-impossible-detect/ For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/bc Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews