Spam Nation: US Tops the List of Global Email Threats
The latest analysis of 1.8 billion emails reveals the US as the top spam source. Quishing, scams, and email phishing are on the rise, with cybercriminals using QR codes and malicious links. Microsoft remains the most spoofed brand. Enterprises must bolster their email security with a multi-layered approach to combat these threats.
Hot Take:
So, the U.S. is the reigning champ of spam, QR codes are the new phishing frontier, and Pikabot is the new baddie on the block? Looks like cybercriminals are keeping things fresh while we’re all just trying to catch up!
Key Points:
– The U.S. leads in spam email sources, with UK, Ireland, and Japan catching up.
– QR code phishing, or “Quishing,” is the latest trick in the cybercriminals’ playbook.
– Phishing emails are increasingly using generative AI for more convincing scams.
– Microsoft remains the most spoofed brand due to its widespread use.
– Pikabot has emerged as the new top malware family after Qakbot’s takedown.