Phishing Emails Remain a Top Cyber Threat Despite MFA, Says Abnormal Security

Key Findings from Email Security Data

Despite the rise of multi-factor authentication (MFA), phishing emails continue to be a major threat to businesses.

Abnormal Security, an email security provider, has released a report highlighting key phishing trends based on data collected from May 2022 to May 2023.

Mike Britton, CISO at Abnormal Security, shared insights with SecurityWeek on the company's findings:

Phishing Trends

• "Phishing emails remain a top cyber threat despite the proliferation of MFA."
• "Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated and targeted."
• "The use of personal information in phishing emails is increasing."

Recommendations

• "Organizations should implement a comprehensive email security solution that includes MFA and other advanced security features."
• "Employees should be educated on the latest phishing techniques and how to avoid becoming victims."
• "Organizations should conduct regular phishing simulations to test their employees' awareness and response capabilities."

Britton emphasized the need for organizations to be vigilant in their efforts to defend against phishing emails."

"Phishing attacks are constantly evolving, so it's important to stay ahead of the curve by implementing the latest security measures and educating employees on the latest threats," he said.

The full report from Abnormal Security can be found here.