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Phishing tactics with links were most popular (70%), followed by attachments (25%) and QR codes (5%).

PublisherVIPRE
ReportCyber Threats Unveiled: 2024 Email Security Trends You Need to Know
Published1 January 2025

Published by VIPRE in Cyber Threats Unveiled: 2024 Email Security Trends You Need to Know, 1 January 2025. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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