At NSC Software, we see AI as a double-edged sword, one that can drive innovation or amplify risk. The key is not to slow down AI adoption, but to secure it. By embedding governance, awareness, and security-by-design into every solution, businesses can turn AI from a threat into a trusted ally
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at lightning speed, but it is also reshaping cybercrime. According to SoSafe’s Cybercrime Trends 2025 report, 87% of organizations worldwide were impacted by AI-enabled threats in the past 12 months.
This sharp increase signals a new reality: AI is not only a powerful enabler of growth but also a powerful weapon in the hands of cybercriminals. Financial services and fintech firms, in particular, are at the top of the target list.
SoSafe’s research reveals an escalation of AI-driven attacks across industries. These attacks range from deepfake-enabled fraud to AI-generated phishing campaigns that exploit multichannel communication platforms.
Some key highlights:
91% of cybersecurity leaders expect AI-related threats to grow significantly in the next three years.
Only 26% of professionals feel confident in their ability to detect these advanced threats.
95% of organizations report an increase in multichannel attacks using email, SMS, social media, and collaboration tools.
One striking case: cybercriminals targeted the CEO of WPP using WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, and an AI-generated deepfake voice call, an approach now referred to as “3D phishing.” This multi-layered deception shows how AI is enabling attackers to mimic human behavior with unprecedented realism.
The threat is not only external. As companies integrate AI into daily operations chatbots, automation tools, predictive analytics, they also unintentionally expand their attack surface.
Data poisoning: feeding malicious inputs into AI models to manipulate outputs.
AI hallucinations: generating convincing but false information that attackers can exploit.
Manipulated chatbots: designed to assist employees but vulnerable to exploitation, leading to data leakage or bypassed security controls.
Worryingly, 55% of organizations admit they have not fully implemented safeguards to manage risks associated with in-house AI solutions.
According to the report, the biggest concerns for financial institutions include:
Obfuscation techniques (51%) – AI makes it easier to hide the source and intent of attacks.
New, never-seen-before attack methods (45%) – AI can invent novel ways to exploit systems.
Automated speed & scale (38%) – attacks spread faster and wider than ever before.
For fintech firms handling sensitive financial data and customer trust, these risks are especially critical.
Despite these threats, AI is not just a problem, it is also a solution. AI-powered defense tools can:
Detect anomalies in real time.
Automate security responses.
Simulate phishing scenarios for employee training.
However, technology alone is not enough. Cybersecurity awareness and AI governance must become core strategies for every organization.
As Niklas Hellemann, CEO of SoSafe, emphasizes:
“While AI presents new challenges, it also remains one of our greatest allies in protecting organizations against ever-evolving threats.”
At NSC Software, we believe in the principle “AI for Growth, AI for Trust.” We help organizations harness the benefits of AI while staying protected against its risks.
Our approach includes:
AI Governance: implementing frameworks to manage ethical and secure AI adoption.
Cybersecurity Awareness Programs: empowering employees to detect and resist AI-driven phishing or social engineering attacks.
Secure AI Solutions: developing chatbots, automation systems, and enterprise platforms with security-by-design principles.
Data Protection & Compliance: ensuring financial services and fintech clients can meet global standards while maintaining trust with their customers.
We understand that technology without trust cannot drive long-term success. That is why NSC Software positions security not as an add-on, but as a foundation of digital transformation.
AI-powered cyberattacks are not a distant threat, they are here, now, and growing fast. For financial institutions and fintech companies, the cost of inaction is far higher than the investment in proactive defense.
The path forward lies in balancing AI adoption with strong governance, employee training, and advanced cybersecurity strategies. With the right safeguards in place, AI can be transformed from a risk into a shield.
At NSC Software, we stand ready to help organizations innovate with AI while staying resilient in an increasingly hostile digital landscape. Together, we can build not only smarter businesses but safer ones.
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