{"id":14736,"date":"2026-06-24T17:19:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=14736"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:49:09","slug":"understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Importance of Phishing Awareness in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees click phishing links because they cannot spot them. <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com\/is\/content\/microsoftcorp\/microsoft\/msc\/documents\/presentations\/CSR\/Microsoft-Digital-Defense-Report-2025.pdf\">Microsoft&#8217;s 2025 Digital Defense Report<\/a> revealed that 54% of people click phishing emails when the scammer uses AI, compared with only 12% when the scammer uses a human.&nbsp; Your filter blocks most attacks; the one that passes is often clicked. Now your organization is targeted by a breach or stolen credentials. What humans accidentally enable cannot be prevented by technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the importance of phishing awareness increases in transforming employees from vulnerabilities into your first line of defense. This is not optional training that you need to do once a year. It is the most critical security control your organization can implement.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Why_Phishing_Remains_the_Top_Attack_Vector\" >Why Phishing Remains the Top Attack Vector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Why_Phishing_Training_Is_Important\" >Why Phishing Training Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Why_Phishing_Awareness_Training_for_Employees_is_Important\" >Why Phishing Awareness Training for Employees is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#How_Organizations_Measure_Training_Success\" >How Organizations Measure Training Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#The_Threatcop_Approach_to_Phishing_Awareness\" >The Threatcop Approach to Phishing Awareness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Special_Cases_Requiring_Immediate_Training\" >Special Cases Requiring Immediate Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#Building_Phishing_Awareness_Culture\" >Building Phishing Awareness Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/understanding-the-importance-of-phishing-awareness\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Phishing_Remains_the_Top_Attack_Vector\"><\/span><strong>Why Phishing Remains the Top Attack Vector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common type of cyberattack worldwide is phishing. Modern phishing uses AI to create convincing messages in multiple languages. In a deepfake voice call, attackers make an audio call that sounds like it&#8217;s from your boss. They send you to malicious sites using QR codes. These threats are always evolving, and static email filters can&#8217;t keep up with detecting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/emilsayegh\/2025\/06\/19\/cyberattack-on-whole-foods-supplier-disrupts-food-supply-chain-again\/\">United Natural Foods Inc<\/a>. (UNFI) is a leading United States grocery wholesaler that was hit by a cyberattack in mid-June 2025, disrupting its electronic ordering and delivery systems. It led to significant grocery shortages and prompted UNFI to seek alternative suppliers, resulting in $350 million to $400 million in lost sales. 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An educated workforce is aware of and prevents phishing attacks, lowering the risk of a breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Prevents Financial Losses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, successful phishing leads to fraudulent transactions, <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/ransomware-attacks\/\">ransomware<\/a>, operational disruptions, and regulatory fines. Preventing costly security incidents requires training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Maintains Reputation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data leaks can severely undermine customers&#8217; confidence in a business. Consequently, partners and clients tend to favor and place greater reliance on organizations that demonstrate a commitment to security awareness, rather than those that lack such initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Reduces Malware Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Numerous phishing e-mails include malicious links that will infect your computer with malware. Less educated employees click on suspicious links and thus do not become infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ensures Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/iso-27001-requirements\/\">ISO 27001<\/a> requires security controls, such as phishing awareness training. Security awareness is needed for healthcare, finance businesses, and GDPR-covered businesses. Training is a way of fulfilling legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Empowers Employees as First Line of Defense<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the most advanced email filters cannot catch every suspicious message, especially when human judgment becomes part of the equation. Training helps employees identify issues, such as mismatched sender addresses, at the earliest possible time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Improves Incident Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employee suspects an email is suspicious, they are encouraged to report it early. The sooner a threat is reported, the sooner IT users can prevent it from impacting other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Keeps Pace with Evolving Threats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/phishing-statistics\/\">Phishing attacks<\/a> are continually evolving. Frequent training keeps employees abreast of new attack techniques such as AI-generated e-mails or deepfakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Phishing_Awareness_Training_for_Employees_is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Phishing Awareness Training for Employees is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing awareness training for employees does not have to be limited to videos that they just watch. It involves learning through simulation rather than passive, one-way learning. It should cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Email-Based Phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teams are trained to identify different types of fraudulent emails that use unexpected links and suspicious sender addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>SMS Phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees should learn to recognize text-message scams that pretend to be from a bank, a delivery company, or another trusted business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Vishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees must practice checking phone calls requesting sensitive information. Reduce the chances of sharing sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>WhatsApp Phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training programs raise employee awareness to ensure they review payment requests and urgent messages, particularly when they suspect someone is pretending to be a supplier or colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>QR Code Phishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees learn why QR codes should be treated with utmost precaution and how to verify the source before scanning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Deepfake Attacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training introduces employees to AI-generated <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-is-voice-cloning-used-by-cybercriminals\/\">voice cloning<\/a> and other evolving social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ransomware<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees are taught about suspicious attachments and downloads, and what to do before opening files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Organizations_Measure_Training_Success\"><\/span><strong>How Organizations Measure Training Success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measurable outcomes are necessary for training effectiveness. Phishing simulations are regularly conducted in organizations across various vectors (SMS, e-mail).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main metrics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The number of clicks for simulated attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report rates for all suspicious messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk Scoring on an individual and department level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time taken to report an incident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor and track changes in risk reduction over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Threatcop_Approach_to_Phishing_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>The Threatcop Approach to Phishing Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threatcop&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\">TSAT<\/a> platform conducts simulated real-world attack campaigns against eight attack vectors: email phishing, vishing, smishing, WhatsApp phishing, QR code attacks, ransomware, and deepfakes. TSAT assigns each employee their personally calculated risk score and begins their automated training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threatcop enables businesses to build personalized simulations using templates, language, and scenarios for their local market. The platform offers live feedback to employees who click and dashboards that track risk-reduction trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Cases_Requiring_Immediate_Training\"><\/span><strong>Special Cases Requiring Immediate Training<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mergers and acquisitions:<\/strong> New employees from start-up firms don&#8217;t have your security culture. Before entering sensitive systems, they should be trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extending remote work:<\/strong> Home networks are not protected by corporate security controls. Home-based phishing risks must be covered in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New technology adoption: <\/strong>Cloud platforms and AI systems create new attack vectors. Employees need training on different phishing tactics targeting these technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regulatory audits: <\/strong>Many security and privacy frameworks, including ISO 27001 and GDPR, place a strong emphasis on employee awareness and security training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Phishing_Awareness_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Building Phishing Awareness Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing awareness is effective when it becomes an organizational culture. Companies that make it easy for their employees to ask questions and confirm odd requests develop better security habits. If CEOs are included in phishing simulations alongside employees, security becomes a cultural norm rather than an IT requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .threatcop-banner {\n    background-color: #02022e;\n    border: 2px solid #00bf63;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 12px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-text {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button {\n    background-color: #00bf63;\n    color: #ffffff;\n    padding: 8px 20px;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    transition: 0.2s ease;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .threatcop-banner-button:hover {\n    opacity: 0.9;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .threatcop-banner {\n      flex-direction: column;\n      text-align: center;\n      gap: 10px;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"threatcop-banner\">\n  <div class=\"threatcop-banner-text\">\n    Discuss Your Organization\u2019s Human Risk Challenges\n  <\/div>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/contact-us?utm_source=thrm_summerized_blog\" class=\"threatcop-banner-button\">\n    Book a Meeting\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The importance of phishing awareness cannot be overstated. Technology is no solution to breaches. An employee&#8217;s vulnerability becomes a defense through training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for phishing training is significant because it safeguards data, helps avoid financial losses, helps maintain reputation, reduces the risk of malware, helps ensure compliance, empowers employees, improves reporting, and helps keep pace with the evolving threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implementing realistic simulations and risk scoring for employees can provide measurable outcomes for phishing awareness training. The <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/\">Threatcop<\/a> platform includes multi-vector simulations, real-time feedback, and dashboards for progress tracking. It offers a continuous cycle that reduces the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-14741 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-14741.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-14741.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-14741.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-14741.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-14741.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1782301168\"><div id=\"sp-ea-14741\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-147410\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse147410\" aria-controls=\"collapse147410\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the importance of phishing awareness in the workplace?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse147410\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14741\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-147410\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phishing awareness transforms employees from vulnerabilities into defenders. It protects data, minimizes economic risks, safeguards reputation, reduces the threat of malware, enables ISO 27001 and GDPR Compliance, and helps employees identify threats from AI-generated and deepfake content.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-147411\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse147411\" aria-controls=\"collapse147411\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the difference between phishing awareness training and a phishing simulation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse147411\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14741\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-147411\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Awareness training teaches employees how to spot threats. Simulation tests that knowledge with realistic fake attacks. Together, they form a teach-then-test cycle that builds lasting habits.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-147412\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse147412\" aria-controls=\"collapse147412\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should phishing awareness training for employees include?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse147412\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-14741\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-147412\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training includes protection against email phishing, smishing, vishing, WhatsApp phishing, QR code phishing, deepfakes, and ransomware. It needs realistic simulations, risk scoring, real-time feedback, and multi-vector testing.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employees click phishing links because they cannot spot them. Microsoft&#8217;s 2025 Digital Defense Report revealed that 54% of people click phishing emails when the scammer uses AI, compared with only 12% when the scammer uses a human.&nbsp; Your filter blocks most attacks; the one that passes is often clicked. 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