The Hidden Cost of a Click: Why Ignoring Phishing Training Is Risky Business
Dasola Ijiola
June 2, 2025
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What’s the real cost of a single click on a phishing email?
A single click on a malicious email can lead to devastating financial, operational, and reputational damage. Yet too many organisations underestimate the real cost of phishing.
The True Cost of a Breach
The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 found that phishing is the most expensive initial attack vector, with average breach costs exceeding $4.9 million. The Anti-Phishing Working Group reports that phishing activity continues to rise year-over-year, with increasingly sophisticated lures.
Financial loss is only part of the story. Successful phishing attacks often lead to data theft, business disruption, and lasting brand damage. Regulatory fines and legal action can follow if personal or sensitive data is compromised.
Financial loss is only part of the story. Successful phishing attacks often lead to data theft, business disruption, and lasting brand damage. Regulatory fines and legal action can follow if personal or sensitive data is compromised.
Without proactive training, the likelihood and cost of an incident rise sharply.
How PSUAT Mitigates the Risk
PSUAT reduces click risk by:
- Regularly testing users with realistic phishing scenarios.
- Providing instant feedback to reinforce correct actions.
- Tracking click trends and targeting risky users for extra training.
- Embedding a security-first mindset across the organisation.
Stop the Click. Stop the Cost.
PSUAT helps prevent the financial, reputational, and regulatory damage caused by phishing breaches.
Learn More
- Watch this Video: Understanding the True Cost of a Data Breach — How phishing leads to multi-million-dollar losses and how to prevent it.
- Follow us on LinkedIn: Cecure Intelligence Limited for more tips and expert advice on phishing training.
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One click can cost millions, so prevention is far cheaper – with PSUAT.
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