Leading cybersecurity firms including CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks report that AI-powered phishing attacks have increased 40 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Attackers are using generative AI to craft highly convincing emails that bypass traditional spam filters.
The attacks are increasingly personalized, using publicly available data to mimic writing styles of known contacts and business associates. Security experts recommend organizations implement multi-factor authentication and AI-based email filtering to counter the threat.
