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AI Chatbots Facilitate Increased Phishing Attacks Targeting Seniors

First seen 7 Jan 2026, 16:46 UTC • Varindia

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AI chatbots are being utilized to enhance phishing attacks, particularly targeting senior citizens. These attacks employ urgency cues to manipulate victims without explicit prompting, indicating a significant risk in cybersecurity. The use of AI in this context lowers the barrier for executing such malicious activities.

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AI Chatbots Facilitate Increased Phishing Attacks Targeting Seniors

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