Security & Privacy
AI-enabled phishing
Using AI to help make deceptive messages that trick people into sharing information or taking harmful actions.
Example
A made-up supplier email imitates a familiar writing style.
Why people use it
It explains how scammers can produce convincing messages more cheaply or at greater scale.
What you'll hear
“That email sounds personal, but the request is suspicious.”
What this means for you
Check unexpected requests through a known contact method.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Does polished language make a message trustworthy?
- No. AI can make fraudulent messages sound convincing.
- Can a scam message know real facts about me?
- Yes. Public posts or stolen information can make a fabricated message feel familiar.
- Does poor spelling still help identify scams?
- Sometimes, but polished wording is easy to produce and does not make a message trustworthy.