In February, Matt Shumer, former CEO of Hyperwrite, published a viral essay on his website titled “Something Big is Happening,” in which he warned of large-scale disruptions caused by AI that could upend the world order.
Shumer published another essay on his website and LinkedIn on Thursday, this time titled “The Internet is Under Attack. Here’s How to Protect Yourself and Your Family.”
“Right now, as you read this, swarms of AI agents are probably trying to break into the websites you use. Not just one. Many of them,” Shumer wrote. “We are in the midst of the biggest cybersecurity moment in years.”
Here’s what could happen, according to Shumer’s post:
Your information is leaked, so scammers know your name, date of birth, address and bank, and their calls and texts seem real. Your accounts are taken over through a site you used once, years ago, with the same password you use everywhere. And the things you depend on, like an app, a pharmacy, or a store’s website, remain unavailable for days. Let’s be clear: this is happening, but the worst-case scenarios that people are most afraid of have not happened. I hope they never do. But prevention is better than cure, especially since this is going to continue to happen.
Shumer also outlined four ways people can protect themselves, including updating all their software and staying away from sites they’re unfamiliar with while companies and websites perform their security updates.
He also advises users to protect their bank accounts by being very careful about all codes and links they receive. People should also “close the doors you don’t use” by unplugging smart gadgets and deleting apps that aren’t being used.
“Anything connected is another input,” Shumer wrote.
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