How Cybercriminals Use AI

As AI technology evolves, so do the tactics used by attackers. Cybercriminals are already leveraging AI to make scams more convincing, scalable, and harder to detect. Some common AI-powered attack methods include:

Impersonation Attacks

AI can generate realistic audio or video recordings that appear to come from trusted individuals, such as executives, coworkers, or family members. These deepfake-style attacks can be used to manipulate victims into taking harmful actions.

Voice Phishing (Vishing)

With only a short sample of someone’s voice, AI can recreate speech that sounds nearly identical to the real person. Attackers use this to trick victims into believing they’re speaking with someone they trust.

Automated Social Engineering

AI enables attackers to automate phishing and social engineering campaigns, allowing them to target thousands of people at once. This increases both the scale and speed of attacks while requiring less effort from the attacker.