In this gripping episode of The Brief, host Charles Denyer exposes the terrifying new frontier of digital deception — where artificial intelligence has turned social engineering into a precision weapon. Phishing 2.0: How Social Engineering Is Evolving with AI takes listeners inside the next generation of cyberattacks, where AI clones voices, mimics emails, and manipulates human behavior with chilling accuracy.
Charles opens with a real-world story of a CEO’s voice being cloned by AI to authorize a six-figure transfer — a warning that the line between real and fake has officially disappeared. From deepfake phone calls to AI-generated “trusted” emails, this episode uncovers how attackers now use machine learning to study targets, analyze emotions, and launch hyper-personalized scams that even seasoned professionals fall for.
You’ll also learn the five critical defenses against AI-powered phishing — from AI-driven email detection to zero-trust verification protocols and realistic simulation training that prepares teams for real-world attacks.
In a world where your own voice can be weaponized against you, awareness is no longer optional — it’s your best defense.
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