A recent report from Darktrace's Annual Threat Report 2024 reveals a significant increase in phishing attacks, with over 30.4 million phishing emails detected. Attackers are increasingly using trusted business platforms like Dropbox and SharePoint as vectors for their campaigns, exploiting legitimate domains and hijacked email accounts. Notably, 96% of phishing emails employed existing domains, complicating detection efforts. The report highlights a rise in sophisticated techniques, including multistage payloads and QR codes, along with spear phishing comprising 38% of attacks, urging businesses to bolster their security against these evolving threats.
As the phishing landscape evolves, more than 30.4 million phishing emails were detected, emphasizing phishing as the predominant cyber attack technique in 2024.
Attackers are utilizing trusted platforms and hijacked emails, making it difficult for traditional detection methods to protect unsuspecting users from phishing schemes.
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