Phishing scams have grown increasingly sophisticated due to advancements in generative AI, allowing scammers to craft convincing emails that deceive even experienced professionals. A security analysis revealed that these AI tools have greatly reduced the cost of phishing attacks while increasing their effectiveness. Troy Hunt, a security expert, shared a personal experience of being fooled by such a well-designed phishing attempt, emphasizing that even the most alert individuals can be compromised during moments of distraction or fatigue, reinforcing the need for constant vigilance against these evolving threats.
I regret to inform you that those weak 'spray and pray' campaigns are yesterday's news. The crooks haven't gotten smarter, but their tools have.
With the help of generative AI, online scammers have become dramatically better at crafting and delivering phishing emails that look and sound convincing.
Those tools can help a crook create hyper-targeted, meticulously personalized attacks that can be surprisingly difficult to spot, especially if you're tired or distracted.
Even certified security experts can be sucker-punched. Just ask Troy Hunt, creator of the 'Have I Been Pwned' site.
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