AI is making phishing attacks easier to create and scale. Tasks that once required manual effort can now be automated, allowing attackers to generate realistic messages, launch campaigns, and adapt tactics quickly to evade security controls. In fact, KnowBe4’s 2025 Phishing Threat Trends Report found that more than 73% of phishing emails analyzed in 2024 showed signs of AI involvement.

AI is making phishing attacks easier to create and scale. Tasks that once required manual effort can now be automated, allowing attackers to generate realistic messages, launch campaigns, and adapt tactics quickly to evade security controls. In fact, KnowBe4’s 2025 Phishing Threat Trends Report found that more than 73% of phishing emails analyzed in 2024 showed signs of AI involvement.

Source: KnowBe4
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