On April 3rd, according to a recent research report published by cybersecurity company Darktrace, attackers are utilizing generative AI tools like ChatGPT to increase the volume of phishing email attacks by 135%. Attackers achieve this by employing techniques such as adding text descriptions, punctuation marks, and longer sentences. The report highlights that 30% of employees worldwide have fallen victim to fraudulent emails or text messages in the past. Furthermore, 87% of individuals are concerned that the personal information they provide online could be used for phishing and other email scams. Over the past six months, the frequency of fraudulent emails and text messages has increased by 70%, and 79% of companies' spam filters mistakenly block important legitimate emails from reaching their inboxes.
(Source:TechGoing)
