In a world where criminals use artificial intelligence to create deepfake CEOs demanding wire transfers and synthetic voices that fool even the most discerning individuals, one company is turning the tables with AI-powered defense.
The battlefield has shifted. Gone are the days when a poorly spelled phishing email was the biggest worry. Today’s cybercriminals utilize sophisticated AI tools, such as FraudGPT and BlackmailerV3, to create attacks that are so convincing they could even deceive security experts. But Fortinet isn’t backing down—they’re meeting AI with AI.
The New Threat Reality
Recent data paints an alarming picture: voice phishing attacks surged 442% between the first and second halves of 2024, while cybercriminals now use AI to power some of the most convincing and scalable attacks we’ve ever seen, from deepfake video calls to AI-generated phishing emails. Traditional email filters are struggling to keep up with this new breed of intelligent threats.
Fortinet’s Counter-Strike
On June 16, Fortinet unveiled its answer: the FortiMail Workspace Security suite, powered by artificial intelligence. This isn’t just another security update—it’s a complete reimagining of workplace protection.
The new suite extends far beyond email, protecting browsers and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and Slack. Think of it as a digital bodyguard that follows users wherever they work, detecting malicious links in chat apps and hidden malware in shared files.
Beyond Email: Full Workspace Shield
What makes this solution unique is its unified approach. The enhanced FortiDLP (Data Loss Prevention) system tracks sensitive data from source to destination, monitoring how employees handle confidential information and automatically flagging risky behavior.
“We’re not just blocking threats—we’re predicting them,” explains Nirav Shah, Fortinet’s Senior Vice President. The system uses data lineage tracking to understand how information flows through an organization, providing security teams with unprecedented visibility.
The Bottom Line
As AI-generated cyberattacks become the most feared threat by IT professionals in 2025, Fortinet’s new suite represents a crucial evolution in cybersecurity. In this high-stakes game of digital chess, the company is betting that the best defense against artificial intelligence is artificial intelligence itself.
