Event Brief
Phishing Scams Surge by 85% Due to AI Advances
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: Phishing and spoofing reports rose over 85% year over year, driven by AI tools.
WHO: National Consumers League, US Federal Trade Commission
WHAT: Increase in phishing and spoofing scams
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Scammers are using AI to create more convincing attacks
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