Europol Warns of Social Engineering Attacks

Europol reports that social engineering remains a primary initial access vector, with Initial Access Brokers leveraging stolen credentials that enable ransomware intrusions, while infostealer malware is surging, largely distributed via phishing and SEO poisoning. The report also notes that generative AI, including LLMs, is making phishing and social engineering lures more convincing and effective, increasing click-through rates and overall campaign success.