Summary: Despite significant investments in email security solutions, phishing attacks continue to pose a severe threat to organizations, largely due to the emergence of sophisticated Attack-in-the-Middle (AitM) phishing techniques. Traditional detection methods, including known-bad blocklists and malicious webpage detection, are increasingly ineffective against these evolving tactics. To combat this, organizations need to enhance their phishing defenses by adopting browser-based security measures that operate in real time and in the context of the user’s online activity.
Affected: Organizations utilizing email security solutions and experiencing phishing threats
Keypoints :
- Phishing attacks accounted for 80% of initial access incidents in organizations, with 69% experiencing a phishing incident in 2024.
- Modern phishing techniques involve sophisticated AitM phishing kits that bypass standard email security controls and MFA, leading to higher success rates for attackers.
- To enhance cybersecurity, organizations should focus on browser-based phishing protections that intercept malicious activities in real time, improving detection capabilities and account security.