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AI-generated spear phishing increased from 2.8% to 13.9% of total observed phishing in 2025.

May 27, 2026

AI-generated spear phishing increased from 2.8% to 13.9% of total observed phishing in 2025. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by AegisAI in May 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, Spear Phishing, Email Security, AI-Generated Spear Phishing. The original data appears in State of the AI Threat in Email. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/10/2026

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What does this statistic say?

AI-generated spear phishing increased from 2.8% to 13.9% of total observed phishing in 2025. This data was published by AegisAI and covers Phishing, Spear Phishing, Email Security, AI-Generated Spear Phishing.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from State of the AI Threat in Email, published by AegisAI on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.aegisai.ai/state-of-the-ai-threat-in-email.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Phishing, Spear Phishing, Email Security, AI-Generated Spear Phishing. Browse more statistics on Phishing or from AegisAI.

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