Threat Analyst Finds Phishing Attacks on State and Local Governments Surge 360% Ahead of Elections

Mike Britton, CISO from Abnormal Security, has released the firm’s newest research report which delves into the state of cyber attacks on state and local governments ahead of major elections.

According to the report, “Between May 2023 and May 2024, public sector organizations experienced an astounding 360% growth in phishing attacks. While phishing tends to consistently increase each year and regularly accounts for the majority of advanced threats, this level of growth is extraordinary.”

The report can be found here: https://abnormalsecurity.com/blog/state-and-local-government-email-attack-trends

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