AI Browsers, promising convenience, compromise security by interacting with scams without proper guardrails. Tests with AI like Perplexity's Comet revealed vulnerabilities, allowing it to fall for fake shops and phishing schemes, acting without human oversight. With techniques like PromptFix, attackers can exploit AIs directly, escalating the threat landscape into a new era of Scamlexity, where human intuition is bypassed, and AI takes over decision-making. Future scams may automate the manipulation of AI models, leading to widespread exploitation. Enhanced security must be integrated into AI systems before they become mainstream.
“Scamlexity”: When Agentic AI Browsers Get Scammed
