Fortra threat intelligence analysts have documented a full vishing-as-a-service operation leveraging AI to craft convincing attacks. The group behind it, PlugValley, provides threat actors with AI bots that execute voice calls using spoofed numbers, customizable scripts, and real-time call adaptation, all available via subscription.
In a video interview with Help Net Security, Threat Intel Analyst Alexis Ober breaks down how PlugValley is lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals and what it means for defenders.
Originally published in Help Net Security.
Excerpt: “Plug Valley is just the start of how you’ll see AI revolutionize the cybercrime space.”
As AI-driven vishing platforms like PlugValley lower the barrier to entry, defenders are turning to phishing protection and AI data security tools to keep pace. These tools detect voice anomalies, flag suspicious behavior, and help organizations stop sophisticated social engineering attacks before they escalate.
