Origin Energy breach exposes AI scam risks | 7NEWS

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A major cyber security breach at Origin Energy has raised concerns about the vulnerability of personal data and the increasing sophistication of AI-powered scams. Hackers are using stolen information combined with deepfake and voice cloning technology to conduct highly convincing fraud attempts, including impersonation scams targeting families. Cyber security expert Yasmin London, a former police officer, discusses protective measures including password hygiene, two-factor authentication, and establishing family safe words to verify identities.

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