Hackers are using LLMs to build the next generation of phishing attacks - here's what to look out for

A fish hook is lying across a computer keyboard, representing a phishing attack on a computer system.

• Unit 42 warns GenAI enables dynamic, personalized phishing websites
• LLMs generate unique JavaScript payloads, evading traditional detection methods
• Researchers urge stronger guardrails, phishing prevention, and restricted workplace LLM use

When Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) first emerged, early opinion makers were discussing dynamic websites - sites that are not designed upfront and unveiled, but were rather generated on the spot, for the visitor, depending on their location, keywords used, browsing habits, device used, intent, and so on.