The rise of generative AI has resulted in ground-breaking innovation in practically every field, including, sadly, cybercrime. Tools such as ChatGPT, FraudGPT, and WormGPT have reduced the barrier to launching complex social engineering assaults, allowing even “low-skilled” criminals to accurately simulate trust, authority, and professionalism. BlockDefenders has been actively monitoring how threat actors evolve. One of the most obvious trends in 2025 is that hackers will utilize AI to help them hack systems and manipulate people. This article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to entice and deceive…
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