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In Q4 2025, callback phishing increased from 3% to 18% of all phishing incidents, a 500% spike.

February 9, 2026

In Q4 2025, callback phishing increased from 3% to 18% of all phishing incidents, a 500% spike. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by VIPRE Security Group in February 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, Callback Phishing, Email Security, Social Engineering. The original data appears in Q4 2025 Email Threat Trends Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/4/2026

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What does this statistic say?

In Q4 2025, callback phishing increased from 3% to 18% of all phishing incidents, a 500% spike. This data was published by VIPRE Security Group and covers Phishing, Callback Phishing, Email Security, Social Engineering.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from Q4 2025 Email Threat Trends Report, published by VIPRE Security Group on February 9, 2026. You can view the original report at https://vipre.com/resources/q4-2025-email-threat-report.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Phishing, Callback Phishing, Email Security, Social Engineering. Browse more statistics on Phishing or from VIPRE Security Group.

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