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AI Phishing Attacks

Gmail Users Warned About Sophisticated AI-Driven Phishing

In May 2024, a Google security consultant named Sam Mitrovic nearly fell for a phishing call that used a convincing AI-generated voice impersonating Google support. The caller had a legitimate-looking Google phone number, referenced real account activity, and spoke with the polished fluency of a native English speaker. The only

Carl B. Johnson Aug 19, 2024 8 min read
AI Phishing Attacks

Gmail Users Warned About Sophisticated AI-Driven Phishing

Last month, a finance director at a mid-sized logistics company received a Gmail message that looked exactly like a Google Workspace security alert. The branding was pixel-perfect. The language was flawless. The sender address passed a casual glance test. She clicked, entered her credentials, and within 90 minutes a threat

Carl B. Johnson Jul 29, 2021 7 min read