The Shape-Shifting Inbox: A Modern Playbook for Threats Built in the Age of AI

Phishing threats aren’t just increasing, they’re evolving.

AI has transformed how we work, and attackers are using the same tools to transform their phishing campaigns. Attackers are now using AI to generate phishing emails that are more personalized, more conversational, and harder to detect using traditional controls. Small changes in wording, links, or structure allow these attacks to slip past perimeter defenses and overwhelm security teams.

In this session Cofense expert, James Hickey, breaks down what this shift looks like in real-world data, and what it means for detection and response strategies in 2026.

You will learn:

• How AI is changing the structure and delivery of modern phishing campaigns
• What the rise of polymorphic and conversational attacks means for detection
• Why post-delivery visibility and human validation are becoming critical defenses
• Why CISO’s need to start tackling threats at the campaign level, rather than individual threat