Why 2026 is the most dangerous year ever to be on the internet
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new wave of AI-enabled online crime, leading to record levels of cyber attacks, scams, and financial losses. This new wave of cyber crime is making the internet more dangerous than ever before, with hackers using AI-powered tools to create traps that are nearly impossible to defend against.
Cybersecurity researchers at Google have spotted an alarming new tactic emerging from cyber crime circles. Hackers are deploying a combination of AI-powered tools to create traps that are nearly impossible to defend against. The attacks use AI to develop tooling, conduct operational research, and assist during the reconnaissance stages. AI deepfakes are then used to trick victims over spoofed Zoom calls. This new wave of AI-enabled online crime is leading to record levels of cyber attacks, scams, and financial losses. AI-driven social engineering attacks, such as phishing, are also on the rise, with attackers using generative AI tools to create highly-personalised impersonation attacks.
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