AI leads to a new phishing threat every 42 seconds

AI-powered threat actors are leveraging advanced techniques like polymorphic phishing emails and new malware families to evade traditional defenses, with malicious emails hitting inboxes every 42 seconds. These tactics include RATs accounting for over 40% of detected malware, alongside a surge in tax scams, legitimate file abuse, and Microsoft spoofing attacks, making detection increasingly challenging. Additionally, business email compromise (BEC) attacks have risen by 70%, further complicating defenses. The article underscores how AI is transforming phishing strategies, making these threats more insidious and harder to combat for organizations.