Cybercrime has evolved with AI, offering tools like Dark LLMs for scams at subscription prices. Group-IB reports a 371% increase in AI mentions on dark web forums since 2019. AI simplifies previously complex cyberattacks into easily accessible services. Deepfake and synthetic identity tools are now inexpensive, resulting in significant financial losses, including $347 million in a single quarter. Automation in cybercrime lowers barriers for criminals, complicating defense efforts and increasing the scale and personalization of scams.
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