Cybercriminals Perfect 'Social Engineering' as AI Accelerates Threat Evolution

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According to Simon McGarr, a lawyer at McGarr Solicitors in Dublin and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe, cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical defense issue. AI is rapidly expanding access to sophisticated capabilities once limited to state actors and organized criminal groups, enabling smaller actors to conduct attacks. McGarr emphasizes that governments must prioritize prevention by identifying vulnerabilities, adapting defenses, and building long-term institutional capacity before emerging threats escalate into crises.