7 October 2026
Most UK workers lack training to spot AI-powered cyber attacks
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- A survey of 1,000 UK workers by QA found 61% received no training in the last year on identifying AI-driven cyber threats, and 22% work at organizations with no policies against AI phishing, deepfakes, or fake invoices.
- Attackers now use AI to generate convincing phishing emails and deepfake videos and audio that are harder to detect than traditional scams. Paolo Molesini, former chairman of Fideuram private banking, lost over $100 million to an AI phishing attack.
- Confidence gaps exist by role and age. Only 9% of non-management workers feel very confident spotting AI phishing, versus 48% of owners and 33% of board directors. Workers aged 18-24 are least confident, with 39% worried they would be caught out.
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