Modern technologies threaten the security of user data
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life — should we worry about our privacy? As a result, privacy experts have revealed simple tips to keep your personal information safe.
Artificial intelligence is present in all areas of our lives, from voice assistants in speakers to smart washing machines. Let's be clear: Applt announced a number of new AI features in its phones, which, according to Elon Musk, could be an «unacceptable security breach.» And in May, Microsoft announced a feature that would take screenshots from users' laptops every few seconds.
“Technology— This is great. You need to trust technology, don't you? — notes McAfee's head of cybersecurity, Vonnie Gamot. — Otherwise, we will still be walking instead of driving. We wouldn't go to the moon. We wouldn't use computers.» But she is concerned about how AI technology might be used: “artificial intelligence— it's just a tool that criminals use to create scams or collect data you're not willing to share.
If you're concerned about your data and privacy, here are some simple steps you can take from the experts. working in the field of artificial intelligence.
«The first thing you can do is — is to look at where you share your data — explains Gemot. — Go to Settings and tap Microphone to see all the apps that use your microphone.
Gamot is particularly concerned that people are giving apps access to their microphones, cameras, and geolocations without realizing it. .
“Three seconds of recording is enough to copy your voice for a bad actor,” — she warns.
Active Internet users should definitely read what they accept on sites. According to specialist Conor McCaffrey, the most common example is cookie banners.
«The most conscious thing I do is — I read these forms to understand what the organization is, what data they collect about me and what they do with it,” — emphasizes McCaffrey.
Cybersecurity experts remind us that by uploading your content, you may be giving up your rights to it, so it is recommended to check what you are agreeing to. Also, when registering on a website or service, think about how much information you actually need to provide.
“Companies collect data to sell. That’s the only thing they care about. Whether it’s you, or your grandmother, or your friends, it’s data, and it has a price,” the experts conclude.
She recommends thinking about what information you actually need to provide. If you are receiving a delivery, it makes sense to include your address, but in other cases it may not be appropriate.
The last thing a person can do to stay safe online is — is to decide whether to give the app access to your phone.
«Remember that your data — this is the most valuable thing you have, — concluded McCaffrey. — This is what organizations mainly sell.” He specifically highlights free apps such as games. According to him, if you don't pay for apps, you're very well doing it with your personal information.
«I don't download random gaming apps because I know they just suck all my data out of my phone and resell them. These games can be fun. But the question is, is five minutes of dopamine worth it to sell my date of birth or any other IP address information they take,” — Conor McCaffrey said.
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