75% of Cyberattacks Start with Phishing Emails, UAE Cyber Council Says

The UAE Cyber Security Council warns that phishing remains a dominant and growing cyber threat—accounting for over 75% of attacks and an estimated 3.4 billion messages daily—emphasizing how phishing is used to steal credentials, deliver malware, and enable broader fraud. The advisory describes common phishing tactics, user-focused mitigations (avoid suspicious links/QR codes, enable MFA, keep systems patched) and stresses prompt reporting to help disrupt campaigns.