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January 22, 2026, 8:28 PM EST. Security experts warn that casual use of AI chatbots can expose personal data and invite cyber threats. Sharing financial information with an AI bot can let criminals steal data for credit fraud, phishing, or broader exploitation, says Steve Cobb, CISO of SecurityScorecard. AvePoint's survey of business leaders shows more than 75% flag AI-related security breaches, and 85.7% say data quality and data security concerns slow generative AI adoption. Unauthorized exposure of sensitive data is a top worry (68.5-68.7%). Inaccurate outputs from stale or irrelevant data also loom (68.7%). As users grow more comfortable with AI, the risk of fraud and privacy breaches rises. The piece warns readers about five questions security experts say you should not ask AI.