Marketplace All-in-One AI cyberattacks pose special risks for small and medium businesses
Sep 24, 2025
Tony Pietrocola, the co-founder and president of Agile Blue, discusses the alarming rise of AI-enhanced cyberattacks targeting small and medium businesses. He highlights the use of deepfake technology in video calls and the crafting of convincing phishing emails. Pietrocola explains how human error often triggers breaches and discusses vulnerabilities caused by limited budgets and expertise. He shares cautionary tales of insider threats and emphasizes practical defenses, such as employee training and budgeting for cybersecurity measures, to combat these growing risks.
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Small Organizations Are Easy Prey
- Small and mid-sized businesses and local governments often lack top-tier cybersecurity defenses.
- Tony Pietrocola says that makes them easier prey as attackers adopt sophisticated AI tools.
AI Enables Convincing Impersonations
- Cybercriminals use AI to create deepfake video, audio and highly convincing emails to impersonate people.
- Tony Pietrocola warns these multimodal fakes make employees far more likely to act on fraudulent requests.
Treat Human Error As The Primary Entry
- Do assume most breaches start with human action like clicking a link or enabling access.
- Tony Pietrocola highlights that negligence, not malice, causes roughly 60% of breaches according to IBM stats.