Phone-based vishing attacks increased by 449% in 2025 compared to 2024, with phone numbers appearing as the sole payload in 5.5% of phishing emails.
Phone-based vishing attacks increased by 449% in 2025 compared to 2024, with phone numbers appearing as the sole payload in 5.5% of phishing emails. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by KnowBe4 in November 2025. It covers topics including Phishing, Phone, vishing. The original data appears in KnowBe4 Uncovers Surged Abuse of Legitimate Platforms by Cybercriminals in 2025.html. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Phone-based vishing attacks increased by 449% in 2025 compared to 2024, with phone numbers appearing as the sole payload in 5.5% of phishing emails. This data was published by KnowBe4 and covers Phishing, Phone, vishing.
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This statistic comes from KnowBe4 Uncovers Surged Abuse of Legitimate Platforms by Cybercriminals in 2025.html, published by KnowBe4 on November 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.jeffersonwells.com/en/2025-cfo-annual-priorities-survey?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=jw_us_b2b_CFO-report_2025.
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