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Threat actors can now compromise thousands of credentials in hours with minimal human intervention, leveraging AI for vulnerability scanning, problem-solving, and IP rotation. 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Organizations relying solely on traditional username\u002Fpassword authentication are especially vulnerable, as AI-enhanced phishing achieves higher click-through rates and automated scanners rapidly identify exploitable weaknesses. The speed and scale of these attacks mean that human-only detection and response is no longer sufficient. 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