On December 30, 2023, the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI) issued a press release warning about the growing risk of identity theft using artificial intelligence (AI) and urged citizens to configure privacy settings on social media. In particular, the INAI announced that Mexico City saw a 218% increase in identity theft using AI in 2023, with 62% of cases linked to hacked social media information, 26% due to theft of cell phone information, and 2% to cloning bank cards or forging signatures. The INAI also mentioned that advances in AI and data misuse make it easier for cybercriminals to impersonate individuals through deepfakes an
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Mexico: INAI warns of AI-fueled identity theft and urges social media privacy
January 3, 2024
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The National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data Protection (INAI) in Mexico has alerted the public to a sharp rise in AI-driven identity theft, particularly in Mexico City, where there was a 218% increase in 2023. The INAI highlighted that most identity theft cases are due to compromised social media (62%), followed by cell phone data breaches (26%), and bank card cloning or signature forgery (2%). The institute emphasized the role of AI in creating deepfakes and synthetic content, which exacerbates the threat to personal security, and has published a 'Guide to Prevent Identity Theft' to help citizens safeguard their personal information.