[ExI] Do you have a secret family pass phrase?

[Keith Henson]

The scientology cult tried this on me some years ago.  It did not
work, but it came close.

Keith

On Wed, Dec 25, 2024 at 1:43 PM efc--- via extropy-chat
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> On Wed, 25 Dec 2024, BillK via extropy-chat wrote:
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> > It only takes three seconds of audio content for AI to clone someone’s
> > voice. And one call from a scammer to trick you into thinking a
> > ‘friend’ needs money.
> > Scammers will often use a method called spoofing, which is when they
> > make a call or text look like it’s coming from someone you know.
> > AI is making it too easy to fake videos, phone calls or texts.
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> Actually I don't. The most common attack vector (currently) when it comes
> to scams is to trick old people into using their digital ID:s to confirm
> money transfers.
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> I've forbidden my father to use digital ID, and only use the traditional
> method of walking down to the bank office and physically show them his ID,
> so should anyone try a scam, he is first of all very suspicious, and
> second of all, nothing can be done by phone, and third, there's a natural
> cool off period since he had to walk to the bank, and finally, I and the
> bank will also have opportunities to say something.
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> When it comes to my wife and I, just the question of any transfers of any
> kind would raise suspicion instantly so no code word there either.
>
> > BillK
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> > You need to create a secret password with your family
> > written by Elijah       December 25, 2024
> >
> > <https://whatsnew2day.com/you-need-to-create-a-secret-password-with-your-family/>
> > Quotes:
> > There have been increasing calls for people, and particularly
> > families, to create passphrases or passwords for each other. In early
> > December, the FBI issued a recommendation that people create a “secret
> > word or phrase with their family to verify their identity,” and
> > British bank Starling has also published guidelines on how to create
> > safe phrases with other people. It’s a simple, if not new, approach
> > that can be potentially effective. For example, if you receive a
> > message or call from your “son” or “daughter” urgently asking for
> > money to get out of a tight spot, asking them to provide a previously
> > agreed-upon passphrase can reveal whether it is really them.
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