Report by AegisAI
State of the AI Threat in Email
5 FINDINGSPublished Mar 10, 2026
View Original Report →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