Refund fraud, return scams, or attacks using AI

You’re buying something on OLX. The price is great, communicating with the seller is a breeze, and to top it off, you get a perfect receipt as proof. Everything looks safe and sound. It’s only later that you realize you’ve been left with no money and no goods, and that whole “confirmation” was just a blatant lie generated in seconds by AI.

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Refund fraud, return scams, or attacks using AI

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We lose your social security number, and you end up paying for surveillance

We lose your social security number, and you end up paying for surveillance

Oh my goodness! It’s happened again! After the huge ALAB scandal in 2023, which was supposed to be a wake-up call for the entire industry, we have another episode of the series titled: Your data is safe with us (until the weekend). This time, it was the Optimed network of medical laboratories. The result? Ms. Basia from Kętrzyn has just found out that her most intimate test results, her Social Security number, and her home address have become public property of hackers.

Who is watching you through your webcam?

Who is watching you through your webcam?

Imagine this scenario: you install a modern camera in your living room to keep an eye on what your dog is doing while you're at work. Or you install surveillance in your spa or Pilates studio to keep an eye on the reception area and feel safer. You feel calm, you can view the feed on your phone, and technology is working for you.

Why is AI not suitable for password generation?

Why is AI not suitable for password generation?

Is asking AI to generate a strong password a good idea? In this article, I explain why the token prediction mechanism makes “random” passwords from ChatGPT or Claude predictable for cybercriminals.

Is Vibe Coding safe?

Is Vibe Coding safe?

The world has gone crazy for creating applications using artificial intelligence. Tools such as Lovable and Cursor are breaking popularity records, and the internet is teeming with courses promising that anyone—even non-technical people—can create a profitable startup by simply entering the right commands (prompts). This phenomenon has been dubbed “vibe coding.” But is it safe to entrust software development to amateurs armed with AI?

Did you know that AI has a favorite number?

Did you know that AI has a favorite number?

Let's do a quick test. Open ChatGPT, Claud, Gemini, or whatever AI you use, and type in this prompt: “Choose a random number between 1 and 25.” Let me guess. Did it pick 17? Before we go any further, post your result in the comments! You'll see how quickly the same numbers repeat themselves.

The European Union wants to listen in on our conversations again

The European Union wants to listen in on our conversations again

Imagine this situation: you send your wife a photo of your child in the bath, who has amused himself by making a foam cap on his head. Instead of enjoying the moment and your child's happiness, you end up in prison for distributing pedophile photos.

How can we improve our parents cybersecurity?

How can we improve our parents cybersecurity?

Have you ever received a call from your mother asking, “Son, I got a text message saying I have to pay an extra 30 groszy for a package, but I didn't order anything. What should I do?” Or heard from your father that a well-known politician is promising huge sums of money on Facebook for a small investment in a state-owned company?

Drones over Poland, online disinformation and... LLM Grooming

Drones over Poland, online disinformation and... LLM Grooming

On the night of 9–10 September, when Russian drones violated our airspace and the internet went wild. In moments like these, when information chaos mixes with anxiety, many of us look for quick and reliable answers. Where? Increasingly often in an AI chat window, which appears to be an oasis of organised knowledge.

We are making our business dependent on BigTech and SaaS

We are making our business dependent on BigTech and SaaS

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly digital every day. Running a business without specialised tools is almost impossible today. Newsletter mailing systems, online shop management platforms, invoicing software – the choice is vast, and the benefits seem obvious. You set up an account, pay a small monthly subscription fee, and in no time at all you have a powerful tool that automates your work.

Sharenting – the hidden danger of the first day of school

Sharenting – the hidden danger of the first day of school

1 September marks the beginning of the school year. Parents, grandparents, schools and local authorities are preparing for photos with school bags, balloons and signs saying ‘first day at school’. On this day, social media is flooded with photos full of smiles and emotions. But here's an important appeal: before you post a photo of your child on the internet, think twice.

To Polacy są najczęściej atakowani przez cyberprzestępców

To Polacy są najczęściej atakowani przez cyberprzestępców

Polska stała się jednym z najczęściej atakowanych przez cyberprzestępców krajów na świecie. – Jesteśmy łatwym celem – tłumaczy mi ekspert Kamil Porembiński. I dodaje: – Osobą odpowiadającą za bezpieczeństwo w firmi jest informatyk, którego innymi zadaniami są wymiana kabli w komputerze i toneru w drukarce. Ich wiedza o cyberatakach i cyberbezpieczeństwie często jest zerowa.