Phishing and Malicious Emails

…Are Still the Primary Initial Attack Vector

According to new data from Acronis, as cybercriminals continue to develop their techniques, they continue to rely on phishing as the most successful proven initial attack method.

In security vendor Acronis’ Mid-2022 Cyberthreat Report, they found that phishing continues to dominate as the preferred initial access method for cyberattacks.

According to the report:

• 1% of all emails are malicious in nature
• Q2 increased by 10% compared to Q1 in the number of malicious URLs identified

Among all the malicious emails:

• 58% of them are related to scams
• 28% contains malware
• 81% are part of phishing campaigns
• The average campaign targets 10 organizations

And the goal?
Based on the data, Acronis claims that leaked or stolen credentials are the cause of nearly half of all breaches reported in the first half of 2022, making it clear that cybercriminals understand the price value of a business credential.

This should clearly focus on the organization’s cybersecurity to prevent its users from falling prey to the social engineering tactics used in phishing attacks. Security solutions are part of the answer, but users themselves must be trained through security awareness training to play the part of a vigilant employee who is always on the lookout for email attacks and searches. Find their credentials on the web.

By enabling users to help prevent these attacks, organizations greatly reduce the threat surface and reduce the likelihood of a successful cyberattack of any kind.

Source: Phishing and Malicious Emails Are Still the Primary Initial Attack Vector