42% of organisations reported phishing and social engineering attacks in 2024.

January 1, 2025

42% of organisations reported phishing and social engineering attacks in 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by World Economic Forum in January 2025. It covers topics including Phishing, Social engineering. The original data appears in Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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42% of organisations reported phishing and social engineering attacks in 2024. This data was published by World Economic Forum and covers Phishing, Social engineering.

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This statistic comes from Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 , published by World Economic Forum on January 1, 2025. You can view the original report at Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 | World Economic Forum.

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42% of organisations reported phishing and social engineering attacks in 2024.

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