Commodity attacks overwhelm security systems, requiring stronger protective strategies
Phishing attacks are becoming more complex and harder to detect
Attackers are using new techniques such as QR codes and deepfakes
Some businesses are receiving 36 phishing emails per day
Phishing attacks are consistently on the rise and becoming more sophisticated, as cybercriminals no longer rely solely on basic email schemes, instead incorporating new tactics such as QR code phishing (quishing), AI-powered attacks, and multi-channel phishing to enhance their effectiveness.
A new Egress report has revealed phishing attacks spiked in the second quarter of 2024, with a 28% rise in the number of phishing emails compared to the first quarter.
Phishing attacks are also becoming more sophisticated. Cybercriminals now use a variety of new tactics to bypass secure email gateways (SEGs) and native defenses like Microsoft 365’s security features. In Q2 2024 alone, there was a 52.2% increase in phishing attacks that successfully bypassed SEG detection.Commodity attacks — a mass-produced threat
One type of phishing that has seen a notable increase in 2024 is commodity attacks.
