AI-Generated Phishing Attacks
According to Microsoft's annual Digital Defense Report, AI-generated phishing emails are 4.5 times more likely to be clicked on by recipients.
The report reveals that AI-automated phishing emails achieved a 54% click-through rate last year, compared to 12% for non-AI phishing attempts.
AI enables criminals to craft more targeted phishing emails, written in the victims' local language, and using more believable lures.
This increased effectiveness can potentially make phishing up to 50 times more profitable.
Author's summary: AI phishing is 4.5x more effective.