Spoof emails were the most prevalent type of BEC, cited by 79% of respondents.
Spoof emails were the most prevalent type of BEC, cited by 79% of respondents. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by AFP in April 2025. It covers topics including Spoofing, BEC. The original data appears in 2025 Payments Fraud and Control Survey. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Spoof emails were the most prevalent type of BEC, cited by 79% of respondents. This data was published by AFP and covers Spoofing, BEC.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from 2025 Payments Fraud and Control Survey, published by AFP on April 15, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.afponline.org/training-resources/resources/survey-research-economic-data/Details/payments-fraud.
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This statistic relates to Spoofing, BEC. Browse more statistics on Spoofing or from AFP.