Opinion. Marc Rivero, Lead Security Research in the Global Research & Analysis Team (Great) team of Kaspersky, has published an opinion article on the privacy problem that entails the access of the Google Gemini virtual assistant to the data of third party applications:
The news that Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) will have, by default, access to third -party applications such as WhatsApp It raises serious doubts in privacy. Private messaging apps are one of the most sensitive digital environments for users, since they contain intimate conversations, personal data and even confidential information. Allowing an AI tool automatically accessing these messages without clear and explicit consent calls into question user’s confidence.
Although Google states that this function seeks Many people are not aware that their private chats are being prosecuted by an artificial intelligence system.
From the point of view of cybersecurity, This is worrying. Cybercounts are increasingly taking advantage of AI to expand their social engineering attacks and collect personal data. If the attackers find a way to exploit this type of integrations, we could be facing a new way for fraud, identity theft and other criminal activities.
In short, AI should reinforce security and privacy, not put them at risk. Giving default access to such sensitive information without solid guarantees is a dangerous precedent. Companies should always focus on offering users Total controls and clarity on the use of their data, and ensure that any implementation of prioritizing privacy.
Opinion. Marc Rivero, Lead Security Research in the Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team.
Additional grade. Those who wish to disable Gemini’s access to other applications, can follow the detailed guide published in Kaspersky Kdily.
