Security News > 2024 > February > Secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns
In 2023, malicious email threats bypassing secure email gateways increased by more than 100%, according to Cofense.
"As we unveil the statistics from the 2024 Annual State of Email Security Report, it's evident that the email-based attack vector is evolving at an unprecedented pace going into 2024," said David Van Allen, CEO of Cofense.
The report points out that secure email gateways struggle to keep pace with sophisticated phishing campaigns and relying on 'good enough' email security is no longer an option for most enterprises.
The report highlights that email remains the primary attack vector for cybercrime, with 90% of data breaches originating from phishing attacks aimed at employees.
Secure email gateways are struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of phishing campaigns, evidenced by a concerning 104.5% increase in the number of malicious emails bypassing SEGs in 2024.
Cofense reports a 1,092% increase in Google AMP emails bypassing secure email gateways in the last six months of 2023.