Phished Sectors by Volume of Phishing Web Sites

The drop in volume of phishing Web sites targeting financial organizations during the period is worth noting. The drop is potentially driven by the increased knowledge and awareness of phishing schemes and how to avoid falling victim to them. Information campaigns driven by financial institutions, as well as warning emails and a general heightened awareness of phishing schemes targeting financial services, have likely made it more difficult for phishers to carry out successful phishing attacks against them.

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report, Vol. XIII