Security News > 2025 > March > How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams

As AI technology advances, cybercriminals create more personalized and convincing scams. This includes mimicking voices, deepfake videos, and highly convincing phishing emails that are difficult to spot. Phishing, deepfakes, and voice cloning are among the most common AI-driven techniques used by cybercriminals. Phishing: Ivanti’s research shows that attackers use GenAI to craft believable content at scale and low cost, making phishing attacks more effective. They believe that this threat vector will become even more powerful … More → The post How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams appeared first on Help Net Security.
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