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Detecting AI-driven Attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to developing phishing attacks, write malware, and automate attacks. This course will teach you to identify signs of AI-generated content and mitigate the threat.

Beginner
51m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Jun 04, 2026

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Detecting AI-driven Attacks

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to developing phishing attacks, write malware, and automate attacks. This course will teach you to identify signs of AI-generated content and mitigate the threat.

Beginner
51m

Created by Howard Poston

Last Updated Jun 04, 2026

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What you'll learn

AI makes cyberattacks faster and more scalable, making some traditional defenses ineffective. In this course, Detecting AI-driven Attacks, you’ll gain the ability to identify the signs of AI in attack traffic and content. First, you’ll explore how AI is used to enhance phishing attacks. Next, you’ll discover how to detect automated attacks in network traffic. Finally, you’ll learn how to see the signs of AI-written malware. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of AI-driven attacks needed to develop detective and defensive security controls.

Detecting AI-driven Attacks
Beginner
51m
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Howard Poston - Pluralsight course - Detecting AI-driven Attacks
Howard Poston
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Howard Poston is a freelance copywriter, course developer, and consultant. He created over 20 online courses and authored Python for Cybersecurity and Blockchain Security from the Bottom Up.

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