Cyberthreat Report: Defending against AI threats
Email remains the cornerstone of business communication – and also the prime target of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Our 2025 Cyberthreat Report provides essential insights and actionable strategies to help engineers and IT professionals strengthen their email defenses, protect business identities, and stay compliant with evolving security mandates.
What you’ll find inside the 2025 Cyberthreat Report
Global email threat landscape
Get regional insights from the U.S., Europe, South Africa, India, and China.
Cybersecurity trends
See how AI, ransomware, shadow IT, and insider threats are reshaping cybersecurity in 2025.
The state and future of DMARC
A look at DMARCbis (also called DMARC 2.0) as well as its improvements, status update, and early alignment recommendation.
Debunking email security myths
Clear up common misconceptions about authentication policies and organizational responsibility.
Proactive security steps
Learn how to prepare for AI-powered threats, secure third-party vendors, govern shadow IT, and provide ongoing staff training.
The cost of inaction
Explore the financial, reputational, operational, and compliance risks of weak email security.
The future outlook
Prepare for GenAI-powered attacks and evolving email protocols with Sendmarc’s automated platform.
The Cyberthreat Report: Key insights for 2025
Between 2024 and 2025:
361B+ emails sent daily
361B+ emails were sent daily worldwide. Each message represents a potential entry point for cyberattacks.
40% BEC attacks using AI
AI-enabled scams are on the rise, with nearly 40% of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks now using AI to bypass defenses.
60% increase in DMARC adoption
Global security mandates accelerated the adoption of DMARC, SPF, and DKIM to stop spoofing and impersonation.
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Cyberthreat Report FAQs
What is the Cyberthreat Report?
The Cyberthreat Report is Sendmarc’s annual guide that analyzes global email threats, emerging cybersecurity trends, and the latest updates to authentication protocols like Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC).
Who should read the Cyberthreat Report?
The Cyberthreat Report is designed for IT professionals who want actionable strategies to defend against phishing, spoofing, and AI-driven email attacks.
Why is the 2025 Cyberthreat Report important?
The 2025 Cyberthreat Report is important because it shows how artificial intelligence is reshaping cyberattacks, highlights compliance shifts like DMARC 2.0 (DMARCbis), and provides practical steps to protect against identity-based threats.
What new insights are included in the 2025 Cyberthreat Report?
The 2025 Cyberthreat Report includes regional threat data from the U.S., Europe, South Africa, India, and China, a deep dive into AI-powered scams, and expert guidance on mitigating risks such as ransomware, insider threats, and shadow IT.