On Tuesday, local time, the Associated Press reported.Europol (European Police Office)issued a warning thatAI Organized crime is being fuelled and security threats are being further exacerbated.
The newly released EU Serious Organized Crime Threat Assessment 2025 reports thatInternet fraudand criminal acts such as hacking are threatening society and the rule of law.The misuse of AI has led to a dramatic increase in child sexual abuse material on the Internet, leading police toMore difficult to analyze images, track and identify criminals.
1AI learned from the report that criminals use highly realistic synthetic images to deceive victims, impersonate others, and even smear or blackmail targets.Advances in AI technology, especially theVoice cloningand real-time deep-fake videoFurther fueling theFraud, extortion and identity theftand other criminal acts.
Poland's Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior, Maciej Duszczyk, cited a recent cyberattack on a hospital in his country as an example of the real threat of this trend. According to him, the hospital had to suspend operations for several hours due to an AI-enhanced cyberattack.
The report notes that technologies such as AI areBe a catalyst for crimeThe new system has enabled criminal organizations to operate more efficiently, with a significant increase in speed, reach and sophistication.
