{"id":4897,"date":"2026-06-21T09:26:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/21\/simply-being-aware-is-no-longer-sufficient-protection-security-experts\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T09:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T08:26:34","slug":"simply-being-aware-is-no-longer-sufficient-protection-security-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/06\/21\/simply-being-aware-is-no-longer-sufficient-protection-security-experts\/","title":{"rendered":"&#039;Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection&#039; \u2014 Security experts\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"anp-pro-entry\">\n<p>&#8216;Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection&#8217; \u2014 Security experts\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n<p>This update adds another signal to a fast-moving sector where product decisions, platform changes, and competition can quickly shape the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">More than half of UK victims paid scammers within 30 minutes<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Messaging scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated as criminals use AI to imitate trusted people, familiar brands, and everyday conversations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">New research from Kaspersky suggests these schemes are succeeding with alarming speed, often convincing victims to hand over money within minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The findings indicate that digital experience alone may no longer provide reliable protection against modern fraud attempts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The study found that nearly two-thirds of scam victims globally, or 64.5%, believed AI tools played a role in the fraud attempts directed at them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">In the United Kingdom, 54% of respondents suspected criminals used deepfakes or synthetic voices to impersonate relatives, friends, or legitimate organizations, allowing scammers to create convincing scenarios that closely resemble genuine interactions and trusted relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">as reported by the research, more than half of UK victims completed payments or shared sensitive information within 30 minutes of initial contact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">More than 1 in 10 victims, representing 12.2%, did so within 5 minutes, demonstrating how rapidly these operations unfold.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vaZaSfPx7aqf7NQMxSW9i9-1920-80.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Researchers also found nearly two-thirds (63%) of incidents moved across multiple communication platforms, helping fraudsters maintain credibility while avoiding suspicion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The most common scams involved investment opportunities, affecting 40% of respondents, followed by fake delivery alert at 38% and brand impersonation schemes at 35%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Dr. Elisabeth Carter, forensic linguist and criminologist at Kingston University London, said fraudsters create situations that appear entirely reasonable at the time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cFraudsters use recognised contexts, familiar social settings and embedded linguistic norms to make victims feel their decision-making is rational and reasonable in the moment,\u201d Carter explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cWhat is actually happening is that they construct false realities in which those decisions end up causing financial and psychological harm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The financial consequences extend beyond isolated incidents, particularly during a period when many households already face economic pressures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Kaspersky found that victims in the UK lose an average of \u00a3458.45 per scam, while 9.1% reported losses exceeding \u00a31,000, with more than a quarter (28%) saying they experienced three or more scam attempts within six months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Researchers noted that millennials were especially vulnerable to investment-related fraud, with 40% reporting exposure to financial opportunity schemes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">The study also found over half (52%) of all scams occurred during the previous five months, suggesting the problem continues to accelerate rather than stabilize.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"anp-pro-inline-figure\" style=\"margin:1.75em auto;text-align:center;max-width:100%\"><img class=\"anp-pro-inline-img\" src=\"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diM9tpwF2Lz85R8q85CT78-676-80-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;object-position:center\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Marc Rivero, Lead Security Researcher at Kaspersky&#8217;s Global Research and Analysis Team, warned that criminal groups are operating at an unprecedented scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cAI is accelerating the trend, helping scammers convincingly imitate brands, familiar voices, and personal relationships,\u201d said Marc Rivero, Lead Security Researcher at Kaspersky&#8217;s Global Research and Analysis Team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">\u201cSimply being aware is no longer sufficient protection. People need to recognise risks earlier, before being pressured into hasty decisions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Security specialists recommend combining caution with technical safeguards, including antivirus software capable of detecting malicious links in real time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">They also encourage stronger credential protection through a password manager and broader awareness of evolving scam tactics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Efosa has been writing about tech innovation for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master&#8217;s and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"anp-pro-p\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\n<p>This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n<p>Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n<p>Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection&#8217; \u2014 Security experts\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":4898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1778,1488,300,1776,1777],"class_list":["post-4897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-games","tag-longer","tag-protection","tag-security","tag-victims","tag-within"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>&#039;Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection&#039; 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