2025 Holiday Season Sees Surge in AI-Driven Fraud Activities
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As the 2025 holiday season approaches, fraud activity is accelerating, driven by attackers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and stolen data. Industries such as retail, hospitality, and quick-service restaurants (QSR) are particularly affected, with experts warning that this year's fraud landscape may reach unprecedented levels in scale and sophistication.
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