AI Cyberattacks Still Rely on Social Engineering: Google Warns of Fake IT Calls to Personal Phones
HaktanSuren · x · 2026-08-07
Despite widespread talk about AI-driven cyberattacks, actual intrusions often still start with basic social engineering. Google notes that attackers are calling employees' personal phones, sometimes spoofing real helpdesk numbers. This highlights that no matter how advanced AI threats become, the ultimate security vulnerability frequently remains an employee simply answering a seemingly legitimate call.
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