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| Source |  Cyber Skills |
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| Identifiant | 8648755 |
| Date de publication | 2025-02-17 00:00:00 (vue: 2025-02-17 12:53:33) |
| Titre | The Growing Threat of Phishing Attacks and How to Protect Yourself |
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Phishing remains the most common type of cybercrime, evolving into a sophisticated threat that preys on human psychology and advanced technology. Traditional phishing involves attackers sending fake, malicious links disguised as legitimate messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. However, phishing attacks have become increasingly advanced, introducing what experts call "phishing 2.0" and psychological phishing.
Phishing 2.0 leverages AI to analyse publicly available data, such as social media profiles and public records, to craft highly personalized and convincing messages. These tailored attacks significantly increase the likelihood of success. Psychological manipulation also plays a role in phishing schemes. Attackers exploit emotions like fear and trust, often creating a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting impulsively. By impersonating trusted entities, such as banks or employers, they pressure victims into following instructions without hesitation.
AI has further amplified the efficiency and scale of phishing attacks. Cybercriminals use AI tools to generate convincing scam messages rapidly, launch automated campaigns and target thousands of individuals within minutes. Tools like ChatGPT, when misused in “DAN mode”, can bypass ethical restrictions to craft grammatically correct and compelling messages, aiding attackers who lack English fluency.
These cutting-edge threats combine the precision of AI-driven tools with the effectiveness of psychological manipulation, making phishing more dangerous than ever for individuals and organizations.
To combat these advanced threats, organizations must adopt a proactive defence strategy. They must begin by enhancing cybersecurity awareness through regular training sessions, equipping employees to recognize phishing attempts. They should implement advanced email filtering systems that use AI to detect even the most sophisticated phishing emails. They can strengthen security with multi-factor authentication (MFA), requiring multiple verification steps to protect sensitive accounts. By conducting regular security assessments, they can identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Finally, by establishing a robust incident response plan to ensure swift and effective action when phishing incidents occur.
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Phishing remains the most common type of cybercrime, evolving into a sophisticated threat that preys on human psychology and advanced technology. Traditional phishing involves attackers sending fake, malicious links disguised as legitimate messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. However, phishing attacks have become increasingly advanced, introducing what experts call "phishing 2.0" and psychological phishing. Phishing 2.0 leverages AI to analyse publicly available data, such as social media profiles and public records, to craft highly personalized and convincing messages. These tailored attacks significantly increase the likelihood of success. Psychological manipulation also plays a role in phishing schemes. Attackers exploit emotions like fear and trust, often creating a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting impulsively. By impersonating trusted entities, such as banks or employers, they pressure victims into following instructions without hesitation. AI has further amplified the efficiency and scale of phishing attacks. Cybercriminals use AI tools to generate convincing scam messages rapidly, launch automated campaigns and target thousands of individuals within minutes. Tools like ChatGPT, when misused in “DAN mode”, can bypass ethical restrictions to craft grammatically correct and compelling messages, aiding attackers who lack English fluency. |
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