AI-Powered Cyberattacks Raise New Security Concerns
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May 31, 2026

AI-Powered Cyberattacks Raise New Security Concerns

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Cybersecurity experts say criminals are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to launch more advanced online attacks. AI tools help cybercriminals make scams that look real, automate attacks, and find weak points in computer systems.

One new problem is AI-created phishing emails and messages. These messages can copy the style of real companies or people. Specialists say AI is also used to make fake audio and video that can trick businesses and the public.

Organisations are now using AI to strengthen their defences. Governments and companies are investing more in cybersecurity to keep up with new threats.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
launchV/lɔːntʃ/

to start or begin something important

advancedADJ/ədˈvɑːnst/

modern and more developed than usual

automateV/ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

to make a process work by itself

SpecialistsN/ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/

people who are experts in a subject

defencesN/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

ways to protect against attacks

investingV/ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/

spending time or money for future results

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AI-Powered Cyberattacks Raise New Security Concerns

May 31, 2026~1 min read
Not sure? Take the level test →
B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:000:41

Follow spoken words in real time.

Cybersecurity experts say criminals are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to launch more advanced online attacks. AI tools help cybercriminals make scams that look real, automate attacks, and find weak points in computer systems.

One new problem is AI-created phishing emails and messages. These messages can copy the style of real companies or people. Specialists say AI is also used to make fake audio and video that can trick businesses and the public.

Organisations are now using AI to strengthen their defences. Governments and companies are investing more in cybersecurity to keep up with new threats.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
launchV/lɔːntʃ/

to start or begin something important

advancedADJ/ədˈvɑːnst/

modern and more developed than usual

automateV/ˈɔːtəmeɪt/

to make a process work by itself

SpecialistsN/ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/

people who are experts in a subject

defencesN/dɪˈfɛnsɪz/

ways to protect against attacks

investingV/ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ/

spending time or money for future results

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

What are criminals using to make cyber attacks more advanced?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions