AI-Powered Phishing: Smarter, More Dangerous Attacks
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Summary
Phishing attacks are an ongoing cybersecurity threat, taking advantage of human error to gain sensitive information or access, but with the advent of AI, they are now more dangerous and harder to detect.
AI enables attackers to automate and optimize their campaigns, making them more targeted and personalised, using algorithms that can mimic an individual’s usual style and tone, whilst evading detection by adapting to responses or lack of responses from targets.
To counter these threats, AI can also be used as a defence, learning from previous phishing attempts to predict and prevent future ones, whilst employee education remains vital, especially as attacks get more sophisticated.
It is also crucial to keep all systems updated, as updates often include patches for known security vulnerabilities that phishing attacks may exploit.
The rise of AI in phishing attacks underscores the importance of widespread cybersecurity measures, especially as industries become more connected and rely more on AI and cloud technologies.