Hackers are now mimicking government websites using AI - everything you need to know to stay safe

• Threat actors cloned Brazilian government websites using generative AI
• The sites were used to steal personal information and money
• In both instances, the sites were almost identical, experts warn

Experts have warned hackers recently used a generative AI tool to replicate several web pages belonging to the Brazilian government in an effort to steal sensitive personal information and money.

The fake websites were examined by Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers, who discovered multiple indicators of the use of AI to generate code.

The websites look almost identical to the official sites, with the hackers using SEO poisoning to make the websites appear higher in search results, and therefore seem more legitimate.