Protecting Your Identity: Navigating the Dangers of AI Apps

India's federal cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, warns users about the vulnerabilities of AI apps, recommending anonymous use to protect identity. Adversities like data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and fake apps pose risks. Users are cautioned against sharing sensitive information and relying on AI for critical decisions.

In a recent advisory, India's federal cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has highlighted the potential risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. The advisory strongly recommends that users employ anonymous accounts to safeguard their personal and professional identities when engaging with AI platforms.

Issued to raise awareness among users, the advisory identifies serious vulnerabilities in AI technology, including dangerous practices such as data poisoning, adversarial attacks, and hallucination exploitation. It warns that cybercriminals could exploit the growing demand for AI apps by creating counterfeit apps designed to deceive users and install data-stealing malware on their devices.

The agency emphasizes the importance of caution and advocates not to share personal or sensitive information with AI applications. Users should be wary of the technology's potential for manipulation, accuracy issues, and its inability to handle critical decisions, especially in fields like legal and medical services.

(With inputs from agencies.)