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Five Ways Hackers Utilize AI Like ChatGPT to Attack Businesses

From hyper‑personalized phishing emails to automated vulnerability discovery, cybercriminals are weaponizing generative AI. Here are the top five tactics and how to defend against them.

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1. Flawless Phishing Copy

Generative AI eliminates the spelling errors that once tipped users off. Defense: Advanced email filtering + relentless SAT.

2. Deepfake Voice Fraud

AI voice cloning fools finance teams into wiring money. Defense: Callback verification & deepfake detection.

3. Automated Code Exploits

LLMs write proof‑of‑concept exploits within minutes. Defense: Patch fast, run SAST/DAST continuously.

4. Intelligent Password Guessing

Models analyze social profiles to craft targeted password lists. Defense: Enforce MFA and strong passphrases.

5. Malware Mutation at Scale

AI generates thousands of polymorphic malware variants that dodge signatures. Defense: Behavior‑based EDR and threat hunting.