What does AI Mean for Today’s SMBs
Remember when you could spot a phishing email by its clumsy spelling mistakes, odd formatting, or the way it addressed you as “Dear Customer” instead of by name. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the rule of thumb was simple, if it looked suspicious, it probably was. But those days are gone. Artificial intelligence has transformed phishing from an occasional nuisance into a highly sophisticated, targeted threat. Attackers now have the tools to craft convincing emails, clone voices, and even generate deepfake videos that can fool employees into handing over passwords, funds, or sensitive information. And unlike in the past, these scams don’t look sloppy they are more likely be polished, persuasive, and frighteningly realistic. The Rise of “AI-Powered” Phishing Think about the difference, an old phishing email might awkwardly ask you to “confirm your account.” An AI-generated phishing email, on the other hand, could sound like it came from your actual supplier, refe...
