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AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals

Wired·October 10, 2026·1 min read
AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals

Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims. These bots engage criminals in prolonged conversations, wasting their time and resources while gathering intelligence on their methods. The approach flips the script, turning AI's conversational abilities into a defensive tool against cybercriminals.

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