Use of Malicious Links Surges by 133% in Q1, Setting the Tone for the First Half of 2024

This piece highlights a trend shift in email attacks from malicious attachments to link-based phishing, citing Mimecast’s 2024 H1 findings of declining known malware and emphasizing how redirects, CAPTCHAs, and legitimate services help attackers evade detection. It recommends bolstering defenses with user-focused security awareness training to improve phishing detection and reduce human risk.