AI Phishing and Deepfake Scams in 2026: How Small Businesses Are Being Targeted (and a 15-Minute Defense Plan) TL;DR AI-written messages jumped from under 5% of phishing emails to 56%…
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Quick Answer: In 2026, AI-powered cyberattacks — including hyper-realistic phishing emails, deepfake fraud, and automated ransomware — are increasingly targeting small and mid-sized businesses in Southern California. Attackers now use
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