Spam: share of global e-mail traffic monthly 2014-2023
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Spam messages accounted for over
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percent of e-mail traffic in December 2023. Russia generated the largest share of unsolicited spam e-mails in 2022, with Log in or register to access precise data.
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percent of global spam e-mails originating from the country.Log in or register to access precise data.
Spam worldwide
It is almost impossible to think about e-mail without considering the issue of spam, which usually includes billions of promotional e-mails marketers send daily. As of January 2023, the United States had the highest number of spam e-mails sent daily. While many e-mail users believe such content belongs in their spam folder, marketing e-mails are generally harmless if annoying to the user.
Malicious spam
Phishing e-mails remain one of the primary attack vectors for cybercriminals. On average, around
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percent of businesses worldwide experience four to six successful cyber attacks in one year. Another Log in or register to access precise data.
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percent said they became victims of more than Log in or register to access precise data.
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bulk phishing attacks. More than half of the companies said these phishing attacks resulted in consumer or client data breaches.Log in or register to access precise data.
