Phishing Activity: Key Statistics
Quarter over Quarter comparison:
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Each reporting period, we analyze URLs, domain names, and IP addresses reported for phishing. We use these and other metadata – domain and IP address registration data, ICANN registry and registrar monthly reports, routing data, attack type, and other indicators – to report key statistics for each reporting period.
We analyzed nearly 575,000 phishing reports collected during the May 1, 2021 - July 30, 2021 period, an 18% increase over the previous period. Note, however, that the three month periods differ by 3 days.
31% INCREASE IN PHISHING ATTACKS REPORTED
32% INCREASE IN DOMAIN NAMES REPORTED FOR PHISHING
12% INCREASE IN BRANDS TARGETED
A comparison of key statistics from appears in the table below.
| Measurement | February 2021 - April 2021 | May 2021 - July 2021 | Change in Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of phishing reports (per quarter) | 435,647 | 574,412 | 78,765 |
| Phishing attacks reported | 215,451 | 283,065 | 67,614 |
| Unique domain names reported for phishing | 168,395 | 222,740 | 54,345 |
| Top-level Domains (TLDs) where we observed phishing | 516 | 504 | 12 |
| Registrars that had domains under management reported for phishing | 553 | 474 | 79 |
| Hosting Networks (ASNs) where phishing web sites were reported | 2,421 | 2,391 | 30 |
| Brands targeted in phishing attacks | 945 | 1062 | 117 |
Quarter over Quarter Comparisons of:
Key Statistics