Most Phishing Emails Still Bypass Security Protection
After analyzing 17.8 million phishing emails, cybersecurity researchers found that 56 percent were able to bypass verification checks.
The surprising statistics also revealed that 62 percent of emails bypassed domain-based message authentication, reporting, and compliance checks.
The research, compiled by Darktrace, highlights how threat actors are adopting tactics that can bypass traditional cybersecurity protocols with an increase in the number of legitimate third-party providers, such as Dropbox, used to deliver payloads.
The first of Darktrace 6: Semi-annual threat report 2024 It also highlighted the continued risk of cybercrime as a service, as affiliates receive pre-designed malware templates.
As cybercriminals continue to refine their TTPs, Nathaniel Jones, Director of Strategic Threats and Engagement at Darktrace, urged companies to be vigilant.
“The threat landscape continues to evolve, but new threats often build on old foundations rather than replacing them. “While we have seen the emergence of new malware families, many attacks are carried out by the usual suspects we have seen in recent years, still using familiar techniques and malware variants.”
“The persistence of MaaS/RaaS service models alongside the emergence of new threats like Qilin ransomware underscores the continued need for adaptive, machine learning-driven security measures that can keep pace with a rapidly changing threat landscape.” evolution”.
