Cybersecurity has entered a new era — and AI is driving the shift.

 

By SYNAQ | www.synaq.com

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a productivity booster. It’s now a weapon in the hands of cybercriminals, enabling them to craft hyper-realistic phishing emails, impersonate executives using deepfake audio, and mimic internal communications with uncanny accuracy.

Gone are the days of clumsy scam emails. Today’s phishing messages are personal, polished, and precise. They feel familiar — and that’s what makes them so dangerous.

The Data Tells the Story:

• Phishing email volume is up 1,265% since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022
• Business Email Compromise (BEC) caused $6.7B in global losses in 2023
• Executives are 23% more likely to fall for AI-crafted impersonation attacks

These aren’t brute-force attacks — they’re trust hacks, designed to trick even the most experienced professionals.

Why Traditional Security Falls Short

Most organisations still rely on outdated filters and basic user training. But today’s AI threats bypass those defences by targeting human psychology, not just systems.

All it takes is one click on a convincing email — and the damage is done.

How SYNAQ Helps You Stay Ahead

At SYNAQ, we believe security must evolve as fast as the threat. That’s why we’ve built solutions like:

• SecureMail – layered, AI-aware email filtering
• GateKeeper – advanced threat blocking before emails hit your inbox
• Real-time link scanning and modern phishing training to protect your people

The Cyberstorm Is Here — Are You Ready?

AI-powered phishing isn’t a future threat — it’s happening now.
But with the right tools and training, your organisation doesn’t just survive. It leads.

Learn more about how SYNAQ protects South African businesses in the AI era:
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