Kodex’s ‘Impersonation Risk’ paper highlights how AI-driven impersonation of law enforcement exploits weak email controls in financial services, increasing data breach and compliance risks

The paper reveals how attackers are leveraging increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven tactics to craft highly convincing legal requests—exploiting the natural instinct of organisations to cooperate with authorities. It underscores that many firms remain reliant on outdated, email-based verification processes, leaving them vulnerable to spoofing, human error, and cross-border verification challenges…