Harrisonburg, VA, October 28, 2026 —

A James Madison University expert in Harrisonburg is urging people to strengthen their cybersecurity awareness, citing the use of artificial intelligence to make fraudulent schemes more convincing. The professor also offered advice on identifying AI-assisted scams and maintaining what was described as essential “cyber hygiene” to protect personal information.

The information provided does not identify the professor or specify when the advice was given. It also does not describe particular scams, explain how artificial intelligence is being used in them, or list the individual steps recommended for identifying suspicious messages or protecting personal information.

As a result, the warning centers on the broader issue: scammers are employing artificial intelligence, and the professor says increased awareness is important. The available details do not establish how widespread the schemes are, which groups they target, or whether any particular incident prompted the warning.

The professor’s advice is described as covering both recognition of AI-assisted fraud and everyday cybersecurity practices. However, no specific examples or recommendations were included in the information provided. The term “cyber hygiene” is used in that general context, without further explanation of the measures it entails.

The warning underscores the importance of cybersecurity awareness while leaving key details open. No university statement, research findings, reported losses, or assessment of the scams’ prevalence was provided. Further information about the professor’s guidance, including concrete examples of warning signs and recommended protective practices, was not available in the summary.


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