Most Phishing Now Uses AI, Says KnowBe4

Most phishing now uses AI, says KnowBe4

: KnowBe4 says 86% of phishing it tracked used AI, and inboxes are only the start

Bot her emails: most modern phishing campaigns are AI-enabled

KnowBe4 says 86% of phishing it tracked used AI, and inboxes are only the start Give a man a phishing kit and he might get lucky a couple of times; teach an AI to phish and it'll change the landscape, if KnowBe4's latest phishing trends report is accurate. . . .

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The phishing landscape has entered a new phase in 2026, defined by automation, artificial intelligence, and a rapid expansion beyond the traditional email inbox. A new industry report reveals that attackers are no longer relying on basic deception. Instead, they are operating with the precision, scale, and tooling of modern software companies, targeting users across collaboration platforms, corporate calendars, and real-time communication channe…