As exciting as genAI software might be, it also has side effects that we all need to be aware of. Since AI programs also offer human-like voice modes, it might be easy to have one of these AI models make calls for nefarious purposes. One such scenario involves an AI impersonating a "very polite and professional" Google representative calling you from a spoofed number. The call is part of a hacker's attempt to take over your Gmail account. The hack also involves creating fake Gmail recovery emails and fake support emails meant to further convince the victim they're the target of an ongoing attack. You might avoid falling prey to the attack if you're tech-savvy enough. But unsuspecting Gmail users afraid that their account is in danger might end up giving the hacker their password by eventually "verifying" their Gmail account on a fraudulent site. Continue reading... The post Scary new Gmail hack uses super realistic AI posing as Google to dupe you appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Top Prime Day deals: $199 iPad, 75-inch smart TV for $500, Amazon device deals, Crest 3D Whitestrips, more Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $189 Apple Watch SE, Philips OneBlade 360, Crest 3D Whitestrips, more Best Ring Video Doorbell deals for October 2024 Best Apple deals for October 2024