// CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE

AI Is Making Phishing More Dangerous Than Ever

DeepBait informs the general public about AI-powered phishing — designed to be easily understood by those who are not tech-savvy.

Every internet user should learn how to recognize and report AI-powered phishing attempts due to their convincing nature and the impact that they have on the internet and its users worldwide.

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// 01 — OVERVIEW

What Is AI-Powered Phishing?

Phishing is a cybercrime where hackers pose as a trustworthy entity to steal sensitive information from the victim. Artificial intelligence has changed phishing attacks. With AI, phishing emails can be personalized and look flawless while also avoiding spam filters. There are no more spelling mistakes or incorrect grammar in phishing emails due to the use of AI.

AI phishing hook through email illustration

// 02 — BY THE NUMBERS

The Scale of the Threat

202%

Increase in phishing emails

in the second half of 2024 alone

82.6%

Of phishing emails use AI

in some form

40%

Faster attack creation

using generative AI tools

// 03 — THE THREAT

Why It's More Dangerous Than Ever

AI gives attackers the tools they need that were previously out of reach. Tools like ChatGPT can create messages that appear to be from real people or companies. With voice cloning technology, an individual's voice can be cloned with as little as 3 seconds of audio. Deepfake technology can create videos used to trick individuals into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information.

Every internet user should learn how to recognize and report AI-powered phishing attempts.

Due to their convincing nature and the impact that they have on the internet and its users worldwide.

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