AI Scams Surge: Human Layer Now Key Security Focus

Security advisories show that familiar scams are now evolving with enterprise AI adoption. Cybercriminals are reshaping social-engineering campaigns around how employees use AI. Microsoft and Google have documented how attackers are adapting scams to AI-powered tools and changing workplace behavior. Microsoft Threat Intelligence says attackers are using global interest in AI as a lure. They impersonate platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to distribute malware and steal credentials. Google highlights the evolution of phishing into Adversary-in-the-Middle and QR-code phishing attacks. They also note the abuse of trusted cloud services and AI-driven investment scams. Both advisories show attackers are evolving established social-engineering techniques. They are matching the growing role of AI in daily work, rather than relying only on technical exploits. This shift means security now focuses more on user behavior.