Phishing Attack Surge Driven by Generative AI Tools

A significant spike in phishing attacks has been linked to the use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. According to a SlashNext report, phishing emails have increased by 341% over the past six months, with AI enabling cybercriminals to craft more convincing and sophisticated phishing messages. Business email compromise and credential phishing have also surged, presenting new challenges for cybersecurity professionals.

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