AI Amplifies Phishing Threats in 2025, Report Reveals

CertiK's '2025 Skynet Hack3D Web3 Security Report' identifies phishing as the most common security threat of the year, according to PANews. In 2025, 248 phishing incidents were recorded, resulting in losses of approximately $723 million.

The report highlights AI's role in enhancing phishing attacks, enabling attackers to create realistic phishing websites, wallet pop-ups, and multilingual scam messages. These AI-driven tactics leverage on-chain data and social media for precise targeting, reducing the effectiveness of traditional defenses. The report urges both individual users and project teams to strengthen security awareness and protective measures to counter the rise of AI-powered attacks.