ESET Research has released its H2 2025 Threat Report with statistics covering the period from June through November 2025.
According to ESET data, in South Africa, phishing remains the highest-risk category, accounting for 45.7 of detected threats, compared with 32.5 across Africa.
Phishing remains the leading initial access vector affecting South African companies, says Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET . The higher proportion of phishing detections reflects both attacker focus and the continued effectiveness of social engineering. Attackers are prioritising threats that allow them a greater opportunity for monetisation.
