Email-Based Cyber Attacks Increase 222% as Phishing Dominates as the Top Vector

An overview of Acronis’ Cyberthreats Report (H2 2023) highlights a 222% year-over-year rise in malicious email activity, with 78% of malicious emails being phishing, 91% of organizations encountering AI-enhanced phishing, and a 15% increase in attachments/URLs (avg. 2.7 per email); the piece emphasizes ongoing growth of phishing in 2024 and advocates security awareness training (e.g., KnowBe4) to reduce human risk.