AI cyber attacks: The Halloween edition

AI Cyber Attacks: The Halloween Edition

Artificial intelligence has transformed cyber security, making it a double-edged sword. According to Domains.co.za, AI can predict and prevent threats faster than ever, but it also empowers hackers to unleash new digital horrors.

The Monsters Lurking Online

Today's attackers use AI-driven threats that learn, adapt, and deceive, often without human control. One such monster is the phantom, a type of AI phishing attack.

The Phantom: AI Phishing Attacks

Using large language models (LLMs), hackers craft phishing emails that are flawless, personalized, and nearly impossible to distinguish from legitimate ones. These AI-generated messages mimic tone, grammar, and writing style, often sounding exactly like a trusted colleague or manager.

AI has given cyber crime a terrifying upgrade, but the same technology can protect you, too.

Author's summary: AI-powered cyber attacks are on the rise.

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ITWeb ITWeb — 2025-10-29

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