Phishing Activity: Key Statistics
Quarter over Quarter comparison:
November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Each reporting period, we analyze URLs, domain names, and IP addresses reported for phishing. We use these and other metadata – domain and IP address registration data, ICANN registry and registrar monthly reports, routing data, attack type, and other indicators – to report key statistics for each reporting period.
We analyzed over 679,962 phishing reports collected during the November 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022 period, an 11% increase over the previous period.
11% INCREASE IN PHISHING REPORTS
4% DECREASE IN DOMAIN NAMES REPORTED FOR PHISHING
26% INCREASE IN REGISTRARS THAT HAD DOMAINS REPORTED FOR PHISHING
A comparison of key statistics from appears in the table below.
| Measurement | August 2021 - October 2021 | November 2021 - January 2022 | Change in Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of phishing reports (per quarter) | 614,290 | 679,962 | 65,672 |
| Phishing attacks reported | 293,527 | 289,996 | 3,531 |
| Unique domain names reported for phishing | 233,475 | 222,059 | 10,416 |
| Top-level Domains (TLDs) where we observed phishing | 524 | 534 | 10 |
| Registrars that had domains under management reported for phishing | 419 | 527 | 108 |
| Hosting Networks (ASNs) where phishing web sites were reported | 2,585 | 2,554 | 31 |
| Brands targeted in phishing attacks | 1,282 | 1,070 | 152 |
Quarter over Quarter Comparisons of:
Key Statistics