Your phishing detection skills are no match for 2025’s biggest security threats

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ZDNET’s key takeaways

• Clickfix attacks surged 500% in early 2025.
• Cybercriminals now use AI in BEC scams.
• AI is making phishing harder to detect.

Cybercriminals are shifting their techniques to focus on the human element, with Clickfix social engineering and AI abuse becoming even more popular.

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