Authors : Ayomide Oluwaromika Olukoya; Shallon Asiimire; Damilare Refus Adigun

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14737744

Abstract : Phishing attacks remain a critical cyber security threat, with attackers continually refining their tactics to bypass traditional defense systems. This study evaluates the effectiveness of AI-powered cloud-based threat intelligence in mitigating phishing attacks, focusing on key metrics such as phishing detection accuracy, false positive rates, and incident response times. The research analyzes phishing data from multiple organizations across diverse sectors, including finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, which have deployed AI- driven threat intelligence platforms. The study concludes that AI-powered cloud-based threat intelligence significantly enhances phishing detection and response but requires ongoing improvements in system integration and transparency. This research underscores the potential of AI to transform cyber security and offers a framework for future investigations into the long-term impact of AI solutions in phishing defense.

Keywords : AI-Powered, Cloud-Based, Threat Intelligence, Phishing Detection, False Positives, Incident Response, and Cyber Security.

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