23% of HTML email attachments are malicious, making them the most weaponized text file type detected. More than three-quarters of the malicious files detected overall were HTML files.
23% of HTML email attachments are malicious, making them the most weaponized text file type detected. More than three-quarters of the malicious files detected overall were HTML files. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Barracuda in April 2025. It covers topics including Email, HTML. The original data appears in 2025 Email Threats Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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23% of HTML email attachments are malicious, making them the most weaponized text file type detected. More than three-quarters of the malicious files detected overall were HTML files. This data was published by Barracuda and covers Email, HTML.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2025 Email Threats Report, published by Barracuda on April 28, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.barracuda.com/reports/2025-email-threats-report.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Email, HTML. Browse more statistics on Email or from Barracuda.