Kaspersky Blocks 140 Million Phishing and Fraud Attempts in the First Quarter of 2026 - VOI.id

Share: JAKARTA - Kaspersky revealed that its anti-phishing technology managed to block more than 140 million phishing and fraud attempts globally during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. The high number shows the increasingly massive threat of digital fraud, especially when fraudsters use artificial intelligence (AI) to target victims. According to Kaspersky's latest survey, more than half of respondents said they had encountered online fraud over the past year, while 45% reported being victims of attacks on their devices, accounts, or data (hacking of social media accounts, data leaks, malware infections, etc.) The global cybersecurity company also noted that cyber criminals are increasingly quick to take advantage of global trends and events to carry out their actions. In March 2026, for example, the company's anti-phishing technology detected an increase in fraudulent activity that took advantage of the momentum of the 2026 World Cup through fake sites that imitated the official platform of the tournament. In addition to utilizing AI, modern fraud campaigns are also supported by personal data resulting from data leaks, information theft malware (infostealer), hacked accounts, and various other sources of data exposure. The information is then used to create more convincing messages and imitate the identity of the party the victim trusts. Seeing the trend of increasing the number of fraud, Kaspersky's Vice President of Consumer Business, Marina Titova, emphasized that protecting yourself from digital threats is not enough with the ability to detect yourself. "AI-based fraud is a new reality. Generated by AI, its volume continues to increase and lurks everywhere Relying on your own ability to detect fraud alone is not enough," said Marina. According to him, the integration of AI and machine learning technology into security products allows the system to detect fraud patterns that are difficult for humans to recognize and provide real-time protection. The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id) Tag: phishing kaspersky penipuan kecerdasan buatan Add VOI as a Preferred Source Follow VOI news updates across Google. + MOST POPULAR TAGS #Prabowo Subianto #donald trump #2026 World Cup #venezuela #konflik timur tengah POPULAR | LIFESTYLE England into the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, this is Prince William's response 12 Juli 2026, 21:36 | SPORTS Kylian Mbappe Still Tops Lionel Messi in 2026 World Cup Goal Contributions 13 Juli 2026, 00:15 | ECONOMY Red and White Cooperative Cannot Be Political Gifts, Villages That Do Not Choose Prabowo Still Get 12 Juli 2026, 21:15 | NEWS Bogor Station Platforms 6, 7, and 8 Extended, SF12 KRL to Operate Soon 12 Juli 2026, 20:30 | MOBIL GWM Registers Wey V8X with 724 HP, Targets China's Premium Electric SUV 12 Juli 2026, 20:45