Joseph J. Lazzarotti writes:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses—automating tasks, powering analytics, and reshaping customer interactions. But like any powerful tool, AI is a double-edged sword. While some adopt AI for protection, attackers are using it to scale and intensify cybercrime. Here’s a high-level discussion at emerging AI-powered cyber risks in 2025—and steps organizations can take to defend.
AI-Generated Phishing & Social Engineering
Cybercriminals now use generative AI to craft near-perfect phishing messages—complete with accurate tone, logos, and language—making them hard to distinguish from real communications . Voice cloning tools enable “deepfake” calls from executives, while deepfake video can simulate someone giving fraudulent instructions.
Thanks to AI, according to Tech Advisors, phishing attacks are skyrocketing—phishing surged 202% in late 2024, and over 80% of phishing emails now incorporate AI, with nearly 80% of recipients opening them. These messages are bypassing filters and fooling employees.
Read more at Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report