Research Tracked 1 Malicious Email Every 42 Seconds in 2024 | Security Magazine

A new report reveals phishing threats are evolving faster than security teams can respond, with one malicious email detected every 42 seconds in 2024. Many involve polymorphic phishing attacks that change in real-time to bypass security measures. AI is enabling attackers to automate malware development, scale attacks across industries, and create personalized phishing messages that evade traditional email filters. The report found that over 40% of detected malware was previously unknown, email scams increased by 70% year-over-year, and there were dramatic increases in Microsoft spoofing (156%), tax scams (340%), and abuse of legitimate files (575%).