Phishing continues to dominate the global cybersecurity threat landscape. Data collected by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) revealed that in the first quarter of 2025 alone, there were 1,003,924 recorded phishing attacks, marking the highest figure since the end of 2023. This represents a substantial escalation compared with previous years. Weekly phishing volumes have risen by approximately 180% compared to 2023, while the use of infostealers—malicious tools distributed through phishing emails—rose by 84% during 2024....
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