Artificial intelligence aiding both sides in the battle for personal information [Video]

BALTIMORE — From online banking to social media, your information is out there and chances are someone already has part of your personal identity.

“I would say for the vast majority of people it’s too late. Somebody somewhere already has a significant piece of your personal identity,” said Anton Dahbura, the executive director of JHU’s information security institute.

The things people can do with that information ranges from a potential small impact to a major one.

“Such as getting into your bank account, credit card charges, even buy a house, get medical services, you name it,” said Dahbura.

Artificial intelligence is changing the game – for both the bad actors and those looking to help.

“These tools give everyone on both sides of the equation more power or more opportunity,” said Jeff Karberg, with the Attorney General’s office.

One of the ways is taking the poorly written scam emails by …