Subj : Most people still cant identify a phishing attack written by AI -
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Sep 30 2025 18:00:09

Most people still cant identify a phishing attack written by AI - and that's 
a huge problem, survey warns

Date:
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:50:00 +0000

Description:
Most Gen Z users admit to having interacted with a phishing attack over the 
last year.

FULL STORY
======================================================================Yubico 
warns social engineering attacks are getting more powerful thanks to AI Gen Z 
are the most susceptible to phishing Almost half have never received any 
cybersecurity training 

Weve all heard the warnings about the damage social engineering can do - but 
one particular demographic still stands out as the most susceptible to 
attacks - and it might not be who you think. 

New research from Yubico claims Gen Z workers (those born between 1997 and 
2012) are the ones letting the side down, with an alarming 62% reporting 
having engaged with a social engineering attack (opening an attachment, 
clicking a link, etc.) in the past year. 

Social engineering attacks are not just becoming more frequent, but more 
powerful too - its been widely reported how AI-powered phishing attacks are 
on the rise and getting smarter , claiming more victims than ever with 
convincing deepfakes and voice clones. Low confidence 

In fact, a large majority (70%) of those surveyed said they believe phishing 
attempts have become more successful thanks to the use of AI, and a 
staggering 78% have seen these become more sophisticated. 

When presented with a phishing email, the majority (54%) believed it was 
authentically written by a human, or were unsure, highlighting how convincing 
these attacks have become - although respondents of all ages scored similarly 
in this task. 

Worryingly, a large proportion of workers reported never having received 
cybersecurity training (40%), and the deployment rate for Multi-factor 
authentication (MFA) is just under half (48%) - meaning a large proportion of 
organizations are left unprotected on a very basic level. 

Only 26% of those surveyed considered passwords to be the most secure 
authentication method, but they remain the most common - with 56% using them 
for work accounts and 60% using them for their personal accounts. 

If youre going to rely on passwords, make sure you choose one thats 
ultra-safe - weve listed some tips on creating a secure password to help you 
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malware removal software around Check out our choice for best antivirus 
software Most of us still trust passwords, despite AI security risks



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/most-people-still-cant-identify-a-phish
ing-attack-written-by-ai-and-thats-a-huge-problem-survey-warns


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