"Nearly 86 percent of phishing campaigns KnowBe4 threat researchers have picked up on in the past six months have involved some sort of use of AI, according to the report. That's a gradual, steady increase over the past two years, too."
"AI is also automating the reconnaissance and info gathering phases of a campaign, speeding up the phishing process and giving attackers more time to shift to multiple attack vectors to better gain their victims' trust."
"There has been a 49 percent increase in phishing attacks that involve calendar invites, and a 41 percent increase in attacks that involve Microsoft Teams messages impersonating coworkers like IT support employees in order to harvest credentials."
"Automated reconnaissance enables attackers to comb through masses of information, extract target data, and feed that into AI-generated email lures."
The latest Phishing Threat Trends report reveals a significant rise in AI usage within phishing campaigns, with 86% of attacks utilizing AI. This trend has grown steadily over the past two years, indicating that more phishers are adopting AI technologies. AI enhances the personalization of phishing messages and automates reconnaissance, allowing attackers to gather information quickly. Notably, there has been a 49% increase in phishing attacks using calendar invites and a 41% rise in Microsoft Teams impersonation attacks, showcasing the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
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