Phishing accounts for 58% of all attacks.

May 27, 2026

Phishing accounts for 58% of all attacks. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Abnormal AI in May 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, Email Security. The original data appears in 2026 Attack Landscape Report: How Threat Actors Tailor Tactics to Their Targets . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/22/2026

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Phishing accounts for 58% of all attacks. This data was published by Abnormal AI and covers Phishing, Email Security.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Attack Landscape Report: How Threat Actors Tailor Tactics to Their Targets , published by Abnormal AI on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://abnormal.ai/resources/2026-attack-landscape-report.

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