- Kaspersky warns that AI is used to develop convincing emails, generate deep buttocks, and more
- The number of clicks on phishing bonds increases a quarter of work
- Users have warned of staying vigilant to be sheltered from attacks
Generative artificial intelligence (GENAI) makes more intelligent, more difficult to detect and more widespread phishing attacks, new Kaspersky research has warned.
Its results demanded in the second quarter of 2025, its products detected and blocked more than 142 million clicks on phishing links, which represents an increase of 3.3% compared to the first quarter.
Although this may mean that there have been more phishing attacks during the summer, this can also mean that the volume has remained the same – but real attacks have become more convincing.
Deep fetfake generation
“The AI has raised phishing in a highly personalized threat. Grosse language models allow attackers to write emails, messages and convincing websites that imitate legitimate sources, eliminating grammatical errors that have exposed scams,” said researchers.
“AI -led robots on social networks and messaging applications pretend to be real users, engaging the victims in prolonged conversations to strengthen confidence. These robots often feed romantic or investment scams, attracting victims of false opportunities with audio messages generated by AI or deep videos. ”
The researchers also said that Genai was not only used to eliminate spelling and grammar errors – undoubtedly the largest red flags of phishing emails.
It is also used to create imitations of realistic audio and video faithful of trusted people, including colleagues, celebrities and bank officials.
These depths are then used to promote false gifts or steal sensitive information such as multi-factor authentication codes (MFA), passwords and similar.
“The tools fueled by AI analyze public data from social networks or business websites to launch targeted attacks, such as HR or false calls referring to personal information,” added Kaspersky.
How to stay safe
As the risk of phishing increases, staying vigilant online remains the best way to be sure.
Users must always be skeptical about incoming incomplete messages, in particular those who require urgent action or threaten a disaster.
These are and will continue to be the largest red flag of phishing attacks.
