Product Review: AI-Powered Impersonation Is Emerging as a Top Cyberthreat for 2026

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 21 January 2026; Created: 21 January 2026; Last Updated: 21 January 2026

Generative AI is expected to supercharge online scams and impersonation attacks in 2026, pushing fraud ahead of ransomware as the top cyber-risk for businesses and consumers alike, according to a new warning from the World Economic Forum.
Product Review: AI-Powered Impersonation Is Emerging as a Top Cyberthreat for 2026

Product Review: AI-Powered Impersonation Is Emerging as a Top Cyberthreat for 2026

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