Report by AegisAI

State of the AI Threat in Email

5 FINDINGSPublished Mar 10, 2026
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Key Findings

AI-generated spear phishing increased from 2.8% to 13.9% of total observed phishing in 2025.

PhishingSpear PhishingEmail SecurityAI-Generated Spear Phishing

AI-generated email attacks grew 5x in 2025.

Email SecurityAI AttacksPhishingAI-Generated Emails

AI-generated emails reach the inbox more than half the time.

Email DeliveryPhishingAI AttacksAI-Generated Emails

72.6% of successful AI attacks passed email authentication.

Email AuthenticationPhishingAI AttacksAI-Generated Emails

AI-generated emails are 75% more effective at evading traditional email filters.

Email SecurityEmail FiltersAI AttacksAI-Generated Emails