The last six months shows a 341% increase in malicious emails
Posted: 24th May 2024
A report by SlashNext reveals an increase in malicious emails by 341% in the past six months. This includes a rise in BEC, phishing and other message-based attacks driven by generative AI.
Notable findings from the report include:
- Since November 2022 (the launching of ChatGPT) malicious emails have increased by 4,151%.
- Credential harvesting phishing attacks have increased by 217% in the last six months.
- BEC attacks have increased by 29% in the last six months.
- 45% mobile threats are SMS smishing attacks.
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