1Password's new anti-phishing feature adds a crucial layer of protection - how it works

Thanks to AI, phishing attacks are becoming more dangerous. The popular 1Password app and browser extension now offers an extra layer of protection against phishing attempts.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• AI tools now help phishing gangs create highly realistic fake websites.
• 1Password warns users when they paste passwords into fake sites.
• Pairing this tool with multi-factor authentication boosts protection.

Businesses may struggle to achieve much benefit from artificial intelligence, but criminal gangs have figured out how to transform AI into online gold. Thanks to readily available tools, it's become easier than ever to build a realistic-looking fake website with sophisticated graphic design and use it in a high-volume phishing campaign.

That's the conclusion of some recent research conducted by the developers of 1Password, who surveyed 2,000 American adults to discover how ...