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Phishing Scams Evolve with AI: Boosting Defenses

9 May 2026

Are you alert to phishing?

This cyber scam occurs when hackers manipulate people, often via email, to hand over sensitive information or install malware on their machines. And the rise of Gen AI has taken it to a whole new level.

Fortunately, AI is not only a weapon in the hands of cybercriminals: it can also be used to fight fire with fire and supercharge defences against phishing – by monitoring suspicious messages, patrolling systems for vulnerabilities and scanning the torrent of incoming emails for the most dangerous attacks so that human experts can investigate them.

As cybercrime evolves at an unprecedented pace, phishing and AI-driven scams have emerged as significant global threats, affecting users, consumers, organizations and countries alike. The World Economic Forum’s Partnership against Cybercrime has published a white paper highlighting the urgent need for systemic solutions that enhance the inherent security and trustworthiness of the digital environment, reduce the risk of exploitation, and build a more resilient and secure cyberspace. You can read it here: https://ow.ly/tQTG50YmPW4

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About Susan Mckenzie

Susan has been providing administration and consultation services on various businesses for several years. She graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor degree in International Business. She is now a Vice-President, Global Administration at World Certification Institute - WCI. She has a passion for learning and personal / professional development. Love doing yoga to keep fit and stay healthy.

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