Rising Phishing Threats: A Call to Action!

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. With phishing threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, it is essential to stay vigilant. 

A recent report from EasyDMARC highlights a significant increase in phishing attempts, underscoring a growing cyber threat landscape.

Key Insights:

• DMARC email interceptions have grown by 7.5% from Jan 2022 to Nov 2023.
• In 2022, 250 million out of 2.5 billion emails were flagged for domain impersonation (10.21%).
• By 2023, this escalated to 769 million out of 4.34 billion emails (17.73%), a 75% rise.
• Predictions indicate a potential increase to 20% by the end of 2023 .

Domain Dilemma:

• Average suspicious emails per domain rose from 16,298 to 20,210 (24% increase) .

The Cost of Complacency:

• Average click rate on phishing campaigns: 17.8% in 2021.
• Global average cost of a cyber attack: $4.45 million (up to $9.48 million in the US).

Our Stance at Jericho Security:

• These statistics are a wake-up call.
• We emphasize the need for robust, user-friendly security solutions.
• Our goal: Prevent threats before they reach you.

It is now more critical than ever to take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our businesses from these cyber threats. 

🔗 Stay vigilant, stay protected with Jericho Security. #Cybersecurity #PhishingAlert #DMARC #EmailSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #StaySafeOnline

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