The scale of phishing emails cyberattacks is growing, and the UAE Cyber Security Council is making it clear that the threat is far from under control. In a recent warning, the Council told Emirates News Agency (WAM) that more than 75% of cyberattacks now begin with phishing emails or fraudulent messages, underlining how attackers continue to rely on simple, deceptive tactics to gain access to sensitive systems.

The advisory, shared with WAM, points to email fraud as a primary entry point for breaches involving personal accounts, financial data, and institutional systems. These messages are often designed to look legitimate, making them difficult to detect at a glance and easy to act on with...