Phishing attacks accounted for 36% of all data breaches in 2023, with malicious links being the primary delivery mechanism. — Verizon DBIR (2024)

The Anti-Phishing Working Group detected over 4.7 million phishing attacks in 2023, a record high driven by AI-generated content. — APWG (2024)

Shortened URLs and redirect chains are used in over 60% of phishing campaigns to obscure the final malicious destination. — Google Safe Browsing (2024)

The average lifespan of a phishing site is less than 24 hours, making real-time link verification essential for protection. — APWG (2024)