Abnormal Security recently released its bi-annual threat report Adversarial AI Attacker: Innovation Escalates Advanced Email Threats. It details how weaponized generative AI, easily accessible personal data, and hacking tools on the dark web are fueling a surge in business email compromise and vendor email compromise (i.e. supply chain) attacks. 

According to the report, "Email remains the backbone of business communication, but its ubiquity and versatility make it an ideal target for cybercriminals. For decades, attackers have exploited its inherent vulnerabilities, continuously adapting their tactics to stay ahead of defenses.

"Legacy security tools, built for an earlier era of threats, struggle to stop today’s sophisticated attacks. Meanwhile, organizations relying on employees to spot threats are fighting a losing battle, as attackers craft malicious emails nearly indistinguishable from legitimate ones.

"Now, with AI fueling more deceptive, scalable attacks, the cyber arms race is escalating faster than ever.  Some key findings from the report include: 

The full report can be viewed by clicking here.