Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving fast—and with it comes opportunity and risk. While tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can boost productivity, attackers have the same access to AI that you do. That means they’re finding new ways to scam, phish, and trick your employees.
Let’s shine a flashlight on the real monsters hiding in the dark—and how you can keep them from haunting your business.
👻 Doppelgängers in Your Video Calls – Deepfakes Are Getting Real
AI-generated deepfakes are no longer sci-fi—they’re a business risk.
Security researchers recently documented a Zoom scam where attackers created fake video feeds of company executives. They tricked an employee into downloading malicious software during what looked like a normal leadership meeting. The attackers were later tied to a North Korean operation.
For South Florida law firms, financial firms, and medical practices, this should raise a red flag. If attackers can impersonate leadership on a call, they can bypass traditional “voice verification” steps.
Spotting the signs of a deepfake:
- Slight facial glitches or unnatural blinking
- Strange lighting or delays
- Unusual requests like installing extensions or sharing credentials
👉 Our take: Verification processes need to evolve. A quick call-back, out-of-band text message, or internal code word can be the difference between safety and compromise.
🕷️ Creepy Crawlies in Your Inbox – AI-Powered Phishing Emails
Phishing emails are nothing new. But with AI, attackers no longer rely on sloppy grammar or spelling errors to give themselves away. AI writes polished, professional-looking messages that mimic your vendors, banks, or even coworkers.
Attackers can also translate phishing emails into multiple languages instantly, making global-scale scams easier to pull off.
Defenses that still work:
- MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication): Even if credentials are stolen, attackers can’t get in without a second factor.
- Security Awareness Training: Teach employees to look for urgency, strange requests, or mismatched URLs.
- Email Security Tools: Layered filters block known bad domains before they reach your team.
👉 At Capstone IT, we regularly run phishing simulations for South Florida businesses. It’s a safe way to coach—not embarrass—your team into better habits.
💀 Skeleton AI Tools – Fake “AI” Downloads That Are Really Malware
Attackers are also using the AI hype itself as bait. Fake AI tools or “cracked” versions of legitimate apps often hide malware beneath the surface.
One recent campaign on TikTok showed people how to install a “free” version of ChatGPT through a PowerShell command. In reality, it was a malware distribution scheme.
For busy employees, especially those working remotely, it’s easy to fall for “just download this” instructions when trying to save time or cut costs.
How to protect your business:
- Only use AI tools vetted by your IT team or MSP.
- Restrict admin privileges so employees can’t install unauthorized apps.
- Keep endpoint detection (EDR) running to catch malware that slips through.
👉 At Capstone IT, we act as your filter—we test, vet, and approve AI tools so you’re not left wondering what’s safe.
Ready to Chase the AI Ghosts Out of Your Business?
AI isn’t the villain. Poor habits and unchecked access are. From deepfakes in Zoom calls to AI-powered phishing to malicious fake AI tools, the risks are real—but manageable.
That’s where we come in. At Capstone IT in Palm Beach Gardens, we help businesses from Fort Pierce to Boca Raton:
- Harden Microsoft 365 against phishing & AI misuse
- Train employees to spot today’s threats
- Vet AI tools before you deploy them
- Protect your network with 24/7 monitoring, backups, and business-class security
Don’t wait for a breach to learn these lessons the hard way.
📞 Schedule your free discovery call today and let’s talk through how to keep your team safe from the spooky side of AI—before it becomes a real problem.