How Email Became the Top Cyberattack Vector and How to Combat It

Around 90% of cyberattacks originate through email, with phishing being the primary attack vector. Cybercriminals use email to distribute malware, steal credentials, or trick users into making financial transactions.

Key statistics:

• Phishing accounts for 36% of breaches, according to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report.
• 94% of malware is delivered via email (according to a 2019 report by Verizon).
• Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams led to $2.9 billion in losses in 2023 (FBI IC3 Report).