AI and cyber security tips
Stay safe online. Use only trustworthy tools and guidelines for your online safety, especially when using AI. As a former operations manager in cyber security, I share tips on how not to get scammed. Today - an example from National Cyber Security Centre, UK: highly and nationally significant cyber incidents increased by 48-50% over a year. 🛡️ AI & Cyber Safety Checklist 1. Know What You’re Sharing ✅ Never type private or sensitive information into an AI chat — no real names, addresses, phone numbers, IDs, or financial details. ✅ Avoid pasting entire documents, contracts, or internal data into AI tools unless you are 100% sure they are secure and compliant. ✅ If you must share examples, anonymise them: change names, blur locations, remove identifying details. ✅ Treat AI tools like social media — assume what you type might be stored or viewed by others. 2. Choose Trusted Tools ✅ Use AI platforms from reputable companies with clear privacy policies (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, etc.). ✅ Prefer services that let you turn off chat history or opt out of data training. ✅ Be cautious with new, flashy AI apps that promise miracles — they often collect your data. ✅ Avoid downloading unverified browser extensions or desktop “AI assistants” that ask for too many permissions. 3. Protect Your Accounts ✅ Use strong, unique passwords/pass phrases for every AI platform. A secure password/passphrase is at least 16 characters. ✅ Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible. ✅ Don’t reuse passwords from email or banking accounts. ✅ Log out from shared computers, and clear chat histories if others can access your device. 4. Watch for AI-Themed Scams ✅ Be sceptical of emails or messages claiming to be from “ChatGPT,” “Microsoft AI,” or “Google AI” asking for money or login details. ✅ Real companies never ask for your password or payment info outside their official websites. ✅ Watch for fake app downloads — use only verified app stores and official sites.