WorldPingHumans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively?
WorldPingWhat happened
A text from your neighborhood gardening club friend Ben offering a deal on seeds might seem too specific to be a scam.
But that kind of personalization is exactly what can make phishing messages convincing.
Key facts
- Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:20:01 UTC.
Why it matters
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