10/08/2026
October is cybersecurity month, and every Thursday, we'll be quizzing our audience about the latest cybersecurity threats. Check out our first question and the answer below.
True or false: "I can safely share private information when writing AI prompts."
Answer: False!
By asking AI services specific questions about your health, finances, and relationships, you create a very detailed profile full of personal information over time. "If that gets in the hands of the wrong people, they can misuse it to have a tailor-made scam,” said Tom Clayton, the COO of AI cybersecurity firm, Aura, in a recent interview with Fox News.
Clayton advises to keep passwords, bank information, and Social Security numbers out of AI chats. Be very thoughtful about what you share and what you keep private.