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One in three email messages is malicious or unwanted spam.

May 27, 2026

One in three email messages is malicious or unwanted spam. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Barracuda in May 2026. It covers topics including Email Security, Spam. The original data appears in 2026 Email Threats Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/12/2026

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What does this statistic say?

One in three email messages is malicious or unwanted spam. This data was published by Barracuda and covers Email Security, Spam.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Email Threats Report, published by Barracuda on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.barracuda.com/reports/2026-email-threats-report.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Email Security, Spam. Browse more statistics on Email Security or from Barracuda.

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