Device Code Phishing Surges 1,500%; No Perfect Fix for AI Browser Prompt Injection
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-08-08
Dark Reading reports that phishing is evolving rapidly. Data shows a 1,500% surge in Device Code Phishing in 2026, while Vishing has doubled. New social engineering techniques help attackers bypass entrenched security controls while minimizing evidence.
Furthermore, the AI security landscape faces new challenges: researchers claim control of the ChatGPT secure sandbox, and it is noted that there is currently no perfect fix for AI Browser Prompt Injection flaws.
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