2025 Cyber Threat Report: Phishing Breakout

Phishing didn't slow down. It kept evolving.

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Phishing has come a long way from glaring typos and bad grammar. Today's lures borrow trusted brands, familiar workflows, and a sense of urgency to get one busy person to click.

The 2025 Cyber Threat Report: Phishing Schemes breaks down the most common techniques Huntress saw in the wild, why they work, and how Security Awareness Training turns your team into the first line of defense.

Here's what you'll find inside:

  • The top phishing tactics of 2024: from voicemail lures to fake e-signature requests, and why they succeed
  • The brands attackers impersonate most, including Microsoft and Docusign
  • How Huntress Managed SAT helps employees spot and report phishing before a click turns into an incident

For the current picture, read the 2026 State of Phishing report.

Cover and interior spread of the Huntress 2025 Cyber Threat Report: Phishing Schemes.

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[PH] Phishing attempts can show up as messages from your bank, your boss, your utility providers, or even the government. One click from one user can compromise an entire network and inadvertently let hackers deploy ransomware, steal information, or worse.
[PH] The median time it takes for a user to click a link and enter information is less than 60 seconds. With a turnaround time that quick, it's no wonder phishing is one of the preferred methods used by hackers. (2024 Verizon Data Breach Report)