The Rise of AI – A New Era of Phishing Threats

Tax scams were up by 340% in 2024.

Over 40% of malware detected in 2024 was newly observed.

Legitimate file abuse was up 575% in 2024.

Microsoft spoofing spiked 156% in 2024.

Nearly half of the newly observed malware was classified as Remote Access Trojans (RATs).

Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) tracked one malicious email every 42 seconds in 2024. Many of these were part of polymorphic phishing attacks.

Email-based BEC attacks surged 70% year-over-year.

Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) tracked one malicious email every 42 seconds in 2024. Many of these were part of polymorphic phishing attacks.