AI-Driven Phishing Is Here — Is Your Business Ready?

John W. Harmon, PhD
Jul 25
2 min read

Cybercriminals are now using AI to craft smarter, more convincing phishing attacks—and small businesses are their favorite targets. If your company still relies on old-school spam filters and generic antivirus software, you're dangerously behind.

The New Age of Phishing: Powered by AI

In 2025, phishing emails are no longer riddled with broken English and obvious red flags. Modern attackers use AI to mimic internal communication styles, reference real people, and even spoof email addresses that look trustworthy. They:

Mine public information from LinkedIn, social media, and your company website
Use AI to match tone and writing style of executives and coworkers
Craft urgent, believable requests like wire transfers or credential updates

Classic phishing messages look like generic scams. AI-driven phishing emails are nearly impossible to spot without proper defenses.

Why Small Businesses Are Especially at Risk

Larger companies have full IT departments and enterprise-grade security tools. Small and midsize businesses often don’t—and that’s exactly why attackers go after them.

Without advanced defenses, one realistic-looking email could:

Trick an employee into revealing passwords
Authorize fraudulent payments
Install ransomware or spyware across your network
Lead to major downtime, data loss, or legal trouble

75% of successful cyberattacks on SMBs start with a phishing email (Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report)

How to Fight AI with AI

At Computer Solutions, we deploy next-generation tools and expert services to stop phishing threats before they reach your team.

Our Defense Stack Includes:

AI-based email filtering that flags threats—even without known malware
Ongoing phishing simulations and end-user training
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all critical accounts
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) systems that block live attacks
24/7 remote monitoring and rapid incident response

Take the First Step: Know Where You Stand

Want to see how your company stacks up against today’s cyber threats? Start with your free CyberScore report. It scans your environment for weak points and gives you a clear scorecard.

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