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88.5% of Phishing Attacks Target Account Credentials

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A study by Kaspersky analyzed phishing and scam campaigns from January to September 2025, revealing that 88.5% of these attacks aimed to steal account credentials. This trend indicates a significant focus on credential theft in cybersecurity threats globally.

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88.5% of Phishing Attacks Target Account Credentials

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