Hornetsecurity‘s annual Cybersecurity Report has revealed that a third (36.9%) of all emails received by businesses (20.5 billion) in 2024 were unwanted. Of these, 2.3% contain malicious content, totalling 427.8 million emails.
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Once again, phishing remains the most prevalent form of attack, responsible for a third of all cyber-attacks in 2024. This was confirmed by the analysis of 55.6 billion emails, showing that Phishing remains a top concern consistently year over year. Malicious URLs and advanced fee scams were responsible for 22.7% and 6.4% respectively.
Commenting on the findings, Daniel Hofmann, Hornetsecurity CEO, said: “These findings highlight both progress and new challenges in the fight against cyber threats. While it’s encouraging to see some consistency in attack methods, for defensive purposes, the shift toward more targeted social engineering tactics means businesses must stay vigilant.
“With over 427 million malicious emails still reaching inboxes, it’s clear that cybersecurity strategies must evolve to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats. This data underscores the need for stronger email security coupled with user awareness to keep organisations safe.”
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Source – Prnewswire
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