Security News > 2024 > October > AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder
2024-10-24 03:00
AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tactics cybercriminals use to install malware and steal sensitive data, with the advancement of AI and deepfakes further fueling the effectiveness of phishing scams. Advanced phishing tactics on the rise When asked to rank the difficulty of each attack … More → The post AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder appeared first on Help Net Security.
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