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Help! I clicked on a phishing link - now what?

Published on: 2025-05-21 09:10:19

ZDNET When you think of phishing emails, you probably think of the crude, grammatically flawed, easy-to-spot samples that go straight to your junk folder. I regret to inform you that those weak "spray and pray" campaigns are yesterday's news. The crooks haven't gotten smarter, but their tools have. Also: These phishing attacks are targeting Mac browsers - how to protect yourself With the help of generative AI, online scammers have become dramatically better at crafting and delivering phishing emails that look and sound convincing. Last year, a group of high-powered security researchers found that AI-based phishing tools have reduced the cost of these attacks by more than 95% -- while making them brutally effective. One study showed that 60% of respondents fell victim to these automated attacks. Those tools can help a crook create hyper-targeted, meticulously personalized attacks that can be surprisingly difficult to spot, especially if you're tired or distracted. Also: The top 10 ... Read full article.