The best defense against high-tech AI scams is low-tech skepticism, expert warns

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves to make financial scams hyperrealistic, cybersecurity experts warn that the best defense isn't sophisticated detection software.

It's good old-fashioned human skepticism.

While adversarial states like China and Russia leverage AI on a global scale, average Americans are most frequently targeted by cybercriminals looking to exploit personal vulnerabilities for a quick payout, according to cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright.

"Let's go back to around 1860...