A 2022 survey of working adults and IT security professionals worldwide revealed that nine in 10 respondents knew they should be cautious of unexpected e-mails. A further 84 percent were aware that e-mail attachments could contain harmful software. Overall, 80 to 90 percent of the respondents knew the basic e-mail security concepts.
Awareness of fundamental e-mail security concepts among working adults worldwide as of 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Know to be cautious of unexpected e-mails
89%
Know e-mail attachments can have damaging software
84%
Know an e-mail can appear to come from someone other than the sender
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