Credential phishing attacks rose by 703% in H2 of 2024
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The report highlights that credential theft attacks surged by 703% in the latter half of 2024, signaling a dangerous uptick in phishing and social engineering tactics.
In the second half of 2024, email-based attacks rose significantly by 202%, indicating that individuals were subjected to at least one phishing link weekly, bypassing traditional defenses.
The analysis shows that 80% of the malicious links discovered were zero-day threats, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current cybersecurity measures against unknown issues.
Users encountered three to six threats each week during peak periods, while annual mobile threats averaged around 600, underscoring the growing risks in digital communication.
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