Cybercrimes are constantly taking new forms in the digital world. Now, experts have warned about a new trend called "Vibe Hacking." This cybercrime uses AI algorithms and social engineering to "hack" a user's emotions, mood, and mental state.

What is Vibe Hacking?

"Vibe Hacking" is a cybercrime technique in which criminals or organized groups use AI algorithms and social engineering to track a user's online activities, such as what they view, what posts they like, which videos they pause on, or what topics they comment on. Using these data points, AI understands a person's mood and mindset and then manipulates their emotions by displaying content tailored to them.

How does this attack happen?

This technique works through AI-powered recommendation systems that analyze a user's online activities, such as likes, search history, watch time, and comment patterns, to determine which content to show. In this way, criminals or organizations create a "vibe" for a specific idea, trend, or product, or force a person into a specific mood or thinking pattern.

What the Future May Hold

Experts believe that in the coming years, vibe hacking could become even more dangerous than traditional phishing or data theft. As AI models become more capable of reading user emotions, it will become increasingly difficult to determine whether an opinion is truly yours or generated by an algorithm.

How to Prevent It

To avoid this, experts advise users not to blindly trust social media algorithms and to verify information before sharing or believing it. Furthermore, users should pay attention to their online behavior and content patterns. However, vibe hacking also has some positive aspects. If done wisely, vibe hacking can help brands reach the right audience, content creators build deeper connections with their audience, and users find content that matches their mood.

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