{
  "id": 2201467,
  "title": "'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/think-before-you-type-expert-explains-how-yahalomi-case-shows-dangers-2201467",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-20T19:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-906147"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi were reportedly tracked down from Vienna, Austria, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, by using their chat history with artificial intelligence models, according to N12 News. Cyber expert Osher Cohen explains that this demonstrates the need for people to rethink their interactions with AI. Cohen emphasizes that users must adopt a new habit: thinking before typing into an AI chatbot. He clarifies that AI chatbots are cloud services connected to accounts, devices, email addresses, browsers, IP addresses, privacy settings, and data retention policies. Unlike regular searches, AI conversations often involve context, follow-up questions, and testing ideas, which can result in more sensitive information being stored. Cohen warns against sharing sensitive data in unsecured AI chatbots, as they can reveal what users are thinking or planning. He also notes that many users may not realize the difference between a search and an AI chatbot conversation, even when the tools are integrated into search bars. The main concern is psychological; users may feel they are merely searching, but they are actually creating a richer record in the cloud. Cohen advises against entering passwords, verification codes, credit card details, or sensitive documents into AI tools unless the risks are understood. Instead, users should focus on behavioral safety measures, such as understanding privacy settings, deleting unnecessary history, using temporary modes, and avoiding the upload of sensitive information. Businesses, too, should establish internal AI policies to ensure proper use and protection of data.",
  "summary": "Osher Cohen, a cyber specialist and the founder of Yo Secure, explained that most people are treating AI chatbots as search bars, but they share way more information and context.",
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups",
        "title": "'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/think-before-you-type-expert-explains-how-yahalomi-case-shows-dangers",
        "published": "2026-08-20T19:04:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}