Distribution of detected e-mail threats worldwide Q4 2023, by type
In the fourth quarter of 2023, over 86 percent of detected e-mail threats were identified as scams. A further nine percent were reported as phishing e-mails.
Distribution of detected e-mail threats worldwide in the 4th quarter 2023, by type
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Mimecast. (February 15, 2024). Distribution of detected e-mail threats worldwide in the 4th quarter 2023, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1493126/detected-e-mail-threats-distribution-global-by-type/
Mimecast. "Distribution of detected e-mail threats worldwide in the 4th quarter 2023, by type." Chart. February 15, 2024. Statista. Accessed May 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1493126/detected-e-mail-threats-distribution-global-by-type/
Mimecast. (2024). Distribution of detected e-mail threats worldwide in the 4th quarter 2023, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1493126/detected-e-mail-threats-distribution-global-by-type/
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