Voice phishing (vishing) attacks rose by 442% in 2024 according to a 2025 CrowdStrike report, exploiting phone calls to manipulate users into revealing sensitive information.
Attackers are leveraging vishing as systems become more secure, with a focus on exploiting human vulnerabilities that cannot be easily patched like software.
The advent of AI in vishing scams has made them even more dangerous, with deepfake technology enabling scammers to impersonate trusted individuals using cloned voices.
To combat AI-led vishing scams, individuals are advised to establish unique passphrases, verify identities through alternate channels, while companies should train employees and implement zero-trust communication workflows.