A new report from VIPRE Security Group highlights the evolving email threat landscape for 2025, predicting a rise in infostealer attacks, AI-driven phishing, and the use of QR codes for malicious purposes.
Infostealers on the rise: Malware designed to steal sensitive information from victims' computers is expected to increase, with infostealers and remote access trojans (RATs) posing significant threats.
AI-driven phishing: Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging AI to create more convincing phishing emails and social engineering attacks, making them harder to detect.
QR code attacks: The use of QR codes for phishing and malware delivery is expected to grow, with a significant increase observed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a concern: Threat actors continue to exploit BEC scams, impersonating executives and leveraging AI to enhance their deception.
The report emphasizes the need for organizations to implement robust email security technologies and foster a culture of security awareness among employees to combat these evolving threats.