Experience in cybersecurity is no longer sufficient to protect organizations from the growing sophistication of AI-powered cyberattacks, Kaspersky warned over the weekend.
Experience in cybersecurity is no longer sufficient to protect organizations from the growing sophistication of AI-powered cyberattacks, Kaspersky warned over the weekend. The global cybersecurity company highlighted how artificial intelligence is morphing phishing scams, making them nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, and leaving even seasoned employees vulnerable.
Citing its recent study, Kaspersky said nearly half of the respondents reported a surge in cyberattacks over the past 12 months. Phishing emerged as the most common threat, with 49 percent of organizations admitting to falling victim. Compounding the concern, half of the respondents anticipate a significant increase in phishing incidents due to AI advancements. Kaspersky said cybercriminals are leveraging AI to personalize phishing scams, turning mass-produced, generic messages into targeted, highly customized emails. These emails mimic the tone, style, and content of legitimate communications by mining publicly available information from social media, job boards, and corporate websites. “For example, a CFO might receive a fraudulent email that mirrors the tone and formatting of their CEO’s messages, including accurate references to recent company events. This level of customization makes it exceptionally challenging for employees to distinguish between legitimate and malicious communications.” Adding another layer of deception, cybercriminals are deploying deepfake technology to impersonate executives in video and audio messages. Kaspersky cited a chilling example of attackers using deepfakes during a video conference to convince an employee to transfer $25.6 million. AI also allows attackers to outsmart traditional email security systems by mimicking legitimate email patterns and refining phishing tactics in real time. Machine learning algorithms can optimize phishing campaigns, enhancing their success rates and making detection increasingly difficult. Even the most vigilant employees are susceptible to these advanced attacks. Kaspersky said AI-generated phishing emails exploit human psychology, using tactics such as urgency, fear, or authority to bypass skepticism. “The level of realism and personalization that AI can achieve may override the skepticism that keeps experienced professionals cautious.” Kaspersky underscored the need for a proactive, multi-layered cybersecurity approach to counter AI-enhanced phishing attacks. Regular, up-to-date AI-focused cybersecurity training is critical to help employees identify subtle signs of malicious activity. Organizations are also encouraged to implement advanced security tools capable of detecting anomalies in email patterns, alongside adopting a zero-trust security model to minimize potential damage.Sources regularly see Lorenz at telco and transport conferences. He graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, and has been covering the beat since 2013. He likes to featurize stories, and tries to find another angle for spot news. He travels during his spare time, and likes his coffee black -- no cream, no sugar.
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