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Darktrace Detects 32 Million Phishing Emails in 2025 as Identity Attacks Surge

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Darktrace detected over 32 million high-confidence phishing emails in 2025, indicating a significant rise in identity-driven cyber threats. The report highlights the increasing sophistication of phishing tactics, including the use of newly created domains, malicious QR codes, and novel social engineering techniques. Identity compromise has overtaken vulnerability exploitation as the primary entry vector, with attackers leveraging stolen credentials and hijacked tokens to gain access. The report also reveals regional and sector-specific trends, with the Americas accounting for 47% of global security events and manufacturing being a major target for ransomware.

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  1. 26.02.2026 17:00 1 articles · 3h ago

    Darktrace Detects 32 Million Phishing Emails in 2025

    Darktrace's report reveals that over 32 million high-confidence phishing emails were detected in 2025, with a significant portion targeting VIPs and utilizing newly created domains and malicious QR codes. The report also highlights the shift towards identity compromise as the dominant entry vector, with attackers leveraging stolen credentials and hijacked tokens to gain access. Regional and sector-specific trends are also detailed, with the Americas accounting for 47% of global security events and manufacturing being a major target for ransomware.

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