Social engineering exploits human trust and vulnerabilities, using deception and manipulation to convince individuals to click harmful links or reveal private credentials. Although it requires targeted intelligence and customization, it’s a successful tactic in 50-90% of all cyberattacks, yet companies often fail to allocate even 5% of resources to combat it. Effective preventative steps include recurring employee training, verified trust in correspondent communication, and the implementation of technical measures.
Only 1% of malicious emails that reach inboxes deliver malware
In 2024, 99% of email threats to corporations were found to be social engineering or phishing attacks, as per Fortra. Most pre-delivery email defenses struggle
