Security News > 2024 > December > GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective
2024-12-06 04:30
GenAI is a powerful tool that can be used by security teams to protect organizations, however, it can also be used by malicious actors, making phishing-related attacks a growing and concerning threat vector, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research revealed that when asked which threats are increasing in severity due to GenAI, phishing was the top response (45%) among survey participants. Although training is a crucial part of a multi-layered cyber defense, many organizations have not … More → The post GenAI makes phishing attacks more believable and cost-effective appeared first on Help Net Security.
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