--- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Phishing Attack Mitigation
Author(s): CRIVINEANU, Darius-Cristian
Author(s) keywords: Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, phishing attack, threat, vulnerability
Reference keywords: artificial intelligence, cyber attack, phishing
Abstract:
This paper focuses on the presentation of phishing attacks and strategies to protect against them. It examines various types of phishing attacks, highlighting the tactics used by attackers. It presents different AI techniques for combating phishing attacks, demonstrating their effectiveness in detection and prevention. Furthermore, it proposes an AI-based solution that encompasses data collection from diverse sources, feature extraction to identify relevant indicators of phishing, advanced detection engines utilizing machine learning algorithms, automated response mechanisms to promptly address threats, and continuous learning to adapt to new phishing tactics.
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Article Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Phishing Attack Mitigation
Author(s): CRIVINEANU, Darius-Cristian
Date of Publication: 2026-06-30
Publication: International Journal of Information Security and Cybercrime
ISSN: 2285-9225 e-ISSN: 2286-0096
Issue: Volume XV, Issue 1, Year 2026
Section: Cyber-Attacks Evolution and Cybercrime Trends
Page Range: 75-81 (7 pages)
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