Businesses Plagued By Constant Stream Of Malicious Emails
HelpNet Security, Monday, December 9th, 2024
36.9% of all emails received by businesses (20.5 billion) in 2024 were unwanted, according to Hornetsecurity's analysis of 55.6+ billion emails processed through their security services between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024 - and 2.3% of those contained malicious content, totalling 427.8 million emails.
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.
'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,' said Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity.