Surge in Spam and Malicious Emails Linked to Multiple Technical and Cybercriminal Factors

A recent increase in spam and malicious emails in inboxes is attributed to several factors. The article identifies 10 potential reasons without specifying an exact timeframe or particular targets. Among the technical causes mentioned are data breaches, email databases sold on the dark web, automated phishing campaigns using tools like ready-to-use phishing kits, and unpatched vulnerabilities in email systems. The impacts include heightened exposure to scams, malware, and financial fraud attempts. No statistics or references to CVEs are provided.