Why it's time for phishing prevention to move beyond email

Most organizations today have invested in an email security solution of some description. But even the most premium tools have significant limitations when it comes to modern phishing attacks. The data speaks for itself — phishing remains as big a problem as it ever was (if not bigger!) despite enormous investment in security products and training. In 2024, identity-based attack vectors involving a human element (phishing and stolen credentials) accounted for 80% of the initial access observed by Verizon, while 69% of organizations experienced a phishing incident in 2024 according to IDSA. IDSA Digital Identities Report 2024 Source: IDSA So, why are phishing attacks still so effective for attackers? Modern phishing attacks are evading established controls Let’s start with the lay of the land: What controls and capabilities do organizations typically rely on when it comes to blocking credential phishing? If you’re using an email security solution, you’re relying on the following ... Read full article.