AI-driven phishing scams exploded last year. The trend continues in 2025

AI-driven phishing scams exploded last year. The trend continues in 2025

A new report from Menlo Security (PDF) shows a 140 percent increase in browser-based phishing attacks over the past year, as well as a 130 percent increase in zero-hour phishing attacks (i.e., novel attacks that are undetectable to existing detection tools). There are several reasons for this explosive growth: our reliance on the browser in the workplace, zero-day vulnerabilities, advanced phishing tools, and increasing adoption of generative AI…

Cybercriminals abuse Microsoft services also for spreading malware. They use the circumstance that OAuth apps appear legitimate.

Zero-Hour Phishing Attacks Exploiting Browser Vulnerabilities Surge by 130%

Menlo Security, a leader in Secure Enterprise Browsers, has released its annual State of Browser Security Report, revealing a sharp rise in browser-based cyberattacks. The report highlights a 130% surge in zero-hour phishing attacks and a significant increase in the exploitation of generative AI (GenAI) platforms for fraudulent activities. Menlo Threat Intelligence analyzed over 752,000 […] The post Zero-Hour Phishing Attacks Exploiting Browser …