48% of malicious email activity is phishing.

May 27, 2026

48% of malicious email activity is phishing. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Barracuda in May 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, Email Security. The original data appears in 2026 Email Threats Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/12/2026

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48% of malicious email activity is phishing. This data was published by Barracuda and covers Phishing, Email Security.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Email Threats Report, published by Barracuda on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.barracuda.com/reports/2026-email-threats-report.

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This statistic relates to Phishing, Email Security. Browse more statistics on Phishing or from Barracuda.

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48% of malicious email activity is phishing.

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