Click Rates in Phishing Simulations = Major Cybersecurity Risks
A recent study found that healthcare organizations are most susceptible to phishing attempts, with employees clicking one in seven simulated emails sent. The research report, Assessment of Employee Susceptibility to Phishing Attacks at U.S. Healthcare Facilities, reveals current click rates in phishing simulations at U.S. healthcare organizations indicate a major cybersecurity risk.
Under simulation, a large number of employees clicked on phishing emails, consistent with findings across other industries, where click rates can range from 13 percent to 49 percent. The study found that the odds of clicking on a phishing email decreased with greater institutional experience, which they attributed to the benefit of running phishing simulation campaigns for employee education and awareness.