AI Amplifies Phishing Threats in 2025, Report Reveals

According to PANews, CertiK's recently released '2025 Skynet Hack3D Web3 Security Report' highlights phishing as the most frequent security threat of the year. In 2025, there were 248 recorded phishing incidents, resulting in losses of approximately $723 million. The report emphasizes the role of AI technology in amplifying phishing attacks, with attackers using AI to create highly realistic phishing websites, wallet pop-ups, and multilingual scam messages. These tactics are combined with on-chain data and social media for precise targeting, diminishing the effectiveness of traditional defense methods. The report advises both individual users and project teams to enhance their security awareness and protective measures to counter the escalation of AI-driven attacks.