2024 State of the phish report
Risky actions, real-world threats and user resilience in an age of human-centric cybersecurity


Cybercriminals don’t even have to try hard to hack into an organization. According to this year’s State of the Phish survey, 71% of working adults admitted to taking a risky action, such as reusing or sharing a password.
This report shares insights from a survey that studied the behaviors of 7,500 end users and 1,050 security professionals across 15 countries. Insights were derived from 183 million simulated phishing messages sent by customers over 12 months.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Gaps in security awareness training programs.
- The threat landscape in Europe and the Middle East.
- Recommendations that alleviate risks.
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