PDFs comprised the majority, 61.1%, of the top 20 attachments clicked in phishing simulations.
PDFs comprised the majority, 61.1%, of the top 20 attachments clicked in phishing simulations. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by KnowBe4 in July 2025. It covers topics including Phishing. The original data appears in Q2 2025 KnowBe4 Simulated Phishing Roundup Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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PDFs comprised the majority, 61.1%, of the top 20 attachments clicked in phishing simulations. This data was published by KnowBe4 and covers Phishing.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from Q2 2025 KnowBe4 Simulated Phishing Roundup Report, published by KnowBe4 on July 17, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.knowbe4.com/hubfs/Q2-2025_Phishing-Report-Infographic_EN.png.
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