Phishing success rates have tripled—are your employees at risk?

Think phishing only happens via email? Think again.

Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and phishing remains one of the most effective tools in their arsenal. What’s changed? Everything—from where the attacks come from to how convincing they look. And unfortunately, employees are falling for them three times more often than they did just a year ago.

That’s a major concern for businesses.

Modern phishing doesn’t just hide in your inbox anymore. It shows up in search engine results, social media posts, ads, and even comment sections. Scammers are no longer waiting for your team to click a shady email—they’re planting traps across the entire digital landscape.

Even worse? These attacks are getting harder to spot.

We’ve entered an era where fake login pages are near-perfect copies, and spoofed emails can trick even the most vigilant team members. With platforms like Microsoft 365 being prime targets, a single compromised account could give hackers access to emails, files, calendars—and your company’s most sensitive data.

So, why are more employees falling for it?

Phishing fatigue is real. When staff are bombarded by suspicious messages every day, staying alert 100% of the time becomes almost impossible. Combine that with increasingly sophisticated scams, and it’s clear why so many people are being caught off guard.

The solution? Education and layered defense.

Your people are your first line of security—but they can’t fight what they don’t understand. That’s why regular, realistic training is essential. Teach your team how to recognize red flags across platforms, not just email. Reinforce the importance of questioning login requests and double-checking URLs.

And don’t stop there. Combine human awareness with strong security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA), regular software updates, and a solid cybersecurity policy. That way, even if someone does slip up, there’s a safety net in place.

Phishing isn’t going anywhere. But with the right approach, your business doesn’t have to be the next target…

Need help protecting your business? Reach out.