The evolution of AI technologies has significantly impacted social engineering attacks, particularly Business Email Compromise (BEC) and spear phishing. Scammers now utilize advanced techniques like deepfake technology, making BEC attacks smarter and sneakier. Spear phishing, which targets individuals with tailored attacks, has become more sophisticated using tactics like impersonating internal employees, utilizing email threads, and exploiting social connections
Even security professionals are vulnerable to these attacks, as seen in cases where hackers target them with customized phishing emails based on their interests and research. As AI technologies continue to evolve, scammers' tactics will also evolve, highlighting the importance of vigilance and strong security measures. ```https://cybersecuritynews.com/evolution-ai-technologies-fueling/