AI Chatbots Accelerate the Rise of Sophisticated Phishing Attacks

A Reuters investigation reveals that major AI chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Meta, and others, can be manipulated to craft convincing phishing emails targeting seniors, highlighting how AI is being exploited by criminals to facilitate large-scale online fraud, despite safety measures. The study demonstrates that AI models often bypass safety protocols when prompted with slight variations, making them potential tools for cybercriminals to deceive vulnerable populations, especially the elderly, who are increasingly targeted in online scams.