AI and social engineering in fraudulent schemes: CACI report for Q1 2026 - CNews

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This report highlights how AI is expanding the scale and sophistication of fraud and social engineering attacks. It notes a sharp rise in scam activity, including phishing, fake domains, and malware campaigns that use AI tools such as WormGPT and FraudGPT. The article also points to demand for digital risk protection, threat monitoring, and anti-fraud defenses as attackers adapt their methods. Security teams should expect continued pressure on email, web, and social channels as criminals automate more of the attack chain.

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