An Israeli cybersecurity startup led by a former teen hacker and Iron Dome researcher has raised $28 million to combat AI-driven phishing attacks. The company leverages artificial intelligence to identify and block sophisticated phishing scams targeting businesses and individuals.
OpenAI has introduced a new anti-phishing security feature for ChatGPT, aimed at enhancing user safety against cyber threats. Users can activate this feature to better protect personal and business conversations from malicious links or data requests. The update reflects growing industry focus on AI security and responsible usage.
The rise of generative AI has empowered cybercriminals to automate and scale scams, including phishing emails and deepfake attacks. While these tools lower barriers for attackers, AI is also increasingly used for defense, as organizations race to keep pace with evolving threats. The issue is expected to intensify as AI technology advances and becomes more widely available.
Microsoft reports that hackers are integrating artificial intelligence into every phase of their operations, reducing barriers to entry and enabling attacks at greater scale. The company highlights real-world examples, including North Korean groups using generative AI for fake job schemes and code generation. Microsoft warns organizations to treat AI-powered threats as insider risks and to harden systems accordingly.
Organizers of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 have issued an alert about refund phishing scams targeting event attendees. The warning follows a previous advisory released on February 22 and aims to protect participants from fraudulent emails related to ticket refunds.
Generative AI and large language models are increasingly being used to enhance online criminal activity, from spam and phishing to ransomware and deepfakes. While claims of fully autonomous AI-driven cyberattacks remain largely unproven, experts warn that AI is already making it easier and cheaper for criminals to expand their reach and sophistication.
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