Zscaler Research Finds 60% Increase in AI-Driven Phishing Attacks

Vishing (voice phishing) and deepfake phishing attacks are on the rise as attackers leverage generative AI to amplify social engineering tactics.The US, UK, India, Canada and Germany were the top five countries targeted by phishing scams.The finance and insurance industry faced 27.8% of overall phishing attacks, the highest concentration among industries and a staggering 393% year-over-year increase.Microsoft remains the most imitated brand, with 43.1% of phishing attempts targeting it. SAN JOSE, Calif., Ap ...