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AI-driven scams double, phishing attacks halved in lifespan: Akamai

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Akamai Technologies reported a significant increase in AI-driven scams during the first quarter of 2026, with their numbers doubling and surpassing traditional phishing attacks. The company also noted a dramatic reduction in the lifespan of phishing attacks, which have been cut in half to an average of 22 days due to increased automation and the availability of PhaaS toolkits. AI

IMPACT Accelerated automation of cybercrime poses new challenges for defense strategies.

RANK_REASON Report on AI trends in cybercrime from a security vendor.

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AI-driven scams double, phishing attacks halved in lifespan: Akamai

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