ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS RESHAPING ORGANIZED CRIME, EUROPOL WARNS

Thu 20 March 2025:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping organized crime by automating and expanding criminal activities while helping conceal the moves from law enforcement, Europol warned Tuesday in its Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment report.

“The same qualities that make AI revolutionary — accessibility, adaptability and sophistication — also make it a powerful tool for criminal networks,” said the EU’s law enforcement agency.

Criminals are using AI as a catalyst for crime and a driver of efficiency, Europol said in the report.

The report highlighted that generative AI allows criminals to reach more victims by crafting messages in multiple languages, while AI-powered voice cloning and live video deepfakes enable new forms of fraud and identity theft. AI’s automation capabilities are also transforming criminal efficiency by creating sophisticated malware, said Europol.

Additionally, the emergence of fully autonomous AI could pave the way for entirely AI-controlled criminal networks, marking a new era in organized crime, according to the report.

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Criminal use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ways criminals exploit AI technologies to carry out illegal activities. One common example is cybercrime, where AI is used to automate attacks, like phishing or hacking, by analyzing patterns and finding vulnerabilities in systems faster than humans can. AI can also be used in deepfake technology, which creates realistic fake videos or audio clips to impersonate people for fraudulent activities or blackmail.

AI-driven social engineering attacks can manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information by analyzing their online behavior and creating personalized scams. Additionally, AI is used in data theft, where it can quickly sift through large amounts of personal or financial data, targeting specific vulnerabilities in databases or networks.

Criminals may also use AI to evade detection—for example, by creating sophisticated malware that adapts and changes its behavior to avoid cybersecurity systems. As AI technologies advance, the potential for misuse in criminal activities grows, raising significant challenges for law enforcement and security.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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