Phishing Activity Trends Report for 1st Quarter 2026

The Phishing Activity Trends Report for the 1st Quarter of 2026 provides an analysis of phishing attacks and identity theft techniques as reported to the APWG by its member companies and global research partners. The report indicates a 13.8 percent increase in phishing attacks, rising from 853,244 in Q4 2025 to 971,181 in Q1 2026. It details the most targeted industry sectors, with the Telecom sector experiencing a significant rise in attacks. The report also highlights the prevalence of scams and impersonation on social media platforms, which accounted for a combined 70.9 percent of threats. Additionally, it discusses the decline in wire transfer business email compromise (BEC) attacks and the increase in telephone-based fraud. The report includes statistical highlights, unique phishing site counts, and trends in phishing tactics, emphasizing the evolving nature of cybercrime and the need for ongoing vigilance in cybersecurity.