In the 2025 Bitdefender Consumer Cybersecurity Survey, over 7,000 consumers in seven countries stated loud and clear that they are concerned about AI being weaponized to commit fraud and deception.
While AI promises incredible advances, 37% of respondents said “the use [of AI] in sophisticated scams (e.g., deepfake videos)” was their top concern — ranking above job loss and misinformation.
Source: Bitdefender 2025 Consumer Cybersecurity Survey
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