The latest survey by software recommendation site GetApp found that an overwhelming majority (98%) of senior managers say phishing attacks are a concern for their company, with 23% saying it is a serious concern. In particular, nine out of 10 senior managers believe phishing attacks are becoming a serious threat to businesses, and 89% say phishing attacks are becoming harder to detect due to their sophistication.
With technology playing an important role in remote work, GetApp surveyed 561 respondents in Australia, including 346 employees, 215 senior or executive managers and business owners. The study examines how phishing attacks affect organisations and what SMEs can do to combat these threats.
The research found that 57% of those surveyed have been targeted multiple times at work, with 33% experiencing a 10-20% increase in the last three years. Of the phishing attacks respondents received at work, 49% of the attacks impersonated a company, and 40% imitated a bank. While businesses must remain vigilant across all communication channels, 90% of respondents say they have experienced phishing attacks at work via email, compared to SMS (28%)
