46% of Poles do not know what phishing is

According to the "Digital Security of Poles 2024" study by SMSAPI, 46% of Poles are unaware of phishing, a cyberattack method where criminals impersonate credible entities to obtain sensitive information. Additionally, 17% are uncertain if they've fallen victim to online scams. Most employ basic security measures like strong passwords (83%) and two-factor authentication (74%), but only 59.5% verify message senders, and 41% check website credibility. The study notes 16% of users click on SMS or email links related to urgent matters, while 11% are lured by click-bait content.

Cybercriminals primarily use email and SMS for phishing, with messaging apps becoming increasingly popular. Older adults, aged 55 and above, are particularly vulnerable, highlighting a need for digital literacy education across age groups.

Source: PAP