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The United States: both target and source

In Q1 2025, the United States was the origin of 57 percent of global spam and the recipient of 75 percent
of all malicious email traffic. This places U.S.-based organizations at the center of the global email threat
landscape, both as victims and as unintentional participants in propagating spam and phishing.

Conclusion: defenses must evolve

The takeaway from both quarters of data is clear. Cybercriminals are shifting to low-signature, high-
conviction attacks that bypass conventional email security by focusing on humans rather than systems.
They are using AI, multilingual messaging, and cloud-based delivery to stay one step ahead.

Organizations must respond with equally intelligent defenses that focus not just on technical indicators,
but on behavior, intent, and context. It is no longer enough to block malicious links or scan for known
malware. Email security must evolve to recognize deception itself, using AI to detect and respond to the
subtle tactics that define today’s most successful attacks.

About the Author

Usman Choudhary is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE Security
Group. He leads product strategy, threat intelligence, and technology development
for VIPRE’s global cybersecurity and data protection portfolio.

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