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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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