🧠 Phishing’s Back — And It’s Smarter.

Is it just me, or is phishing getting absolutely brutal again?

No more sketchy “Nigerian prince” emails — now the fake ones look perfectly real.
(Though if you are a real prince and want to contact me, I’m down 🤪)

Generative AI has completely changed the game in our inboxes.
Tone, grammar, and context are spot-on — and that human “gut check” is harder than ever.

🎣 The Questions I Keep Asking

👉 Is user awareness training still effective?
Or are we flogging a dead horse — training people to spot red flags that no longer exist?

👉 What about AI-powered gateways like Abnormal Security or Microsoft Defender for Office 365 —
are they truly helping, or just another shiny promise while the old if/then filters fall behind?

💭 My Take

Phishing today isn’t just about emails — it’s about trust signals.
Attackers mimic tone, structure, and even company workflows.
The best defences now combine:

Behavioural detection (context over keywords),
Real-time identity validation, and
Continuous reinforcement — not once-a-year CBTs.

We’re moving from spot the typo to understand intent.

🤔 Over to You

What’s actually working for you right now?
How are you helping people stay sharp when the fake looks real?

Drop your thoughts below — I’d love to hear what’s moving the needle in real-world inboxes.

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