Report:
2025 Phishing by Industry Benchmark Report for South America






South America has the highest risk of phishing in the world. How is your organization doing in this regard?

South America is the world leader in initial Phish-prone Percentage (PPP), with nearly 40% of employees clicking on phishing links prior to training. But with consistent security awareness initiatives, that number drops dramatically to just 4.5 percent after one year. KnowBe4's 2025 Phishing by Industry Benchmark Report for South America provides specific insights by region, industry, and company size to help you understand and reduce cyber risks generated by human error.

Download the report to find out the following:

  • The benchmark PPP of 39.1% in South America — the highest in the world — falls to 18.2% after 90 days and to 4.5% after one year.
  • The consumer services sector leads the initial risk, with 59.9%, but drops to just 1.9% with ongoing training.
  • Smaller organizations (1 – 249 employees) in South America start with a higher risk than their global competitors, but achieve the lowest global PPP after one year.

Please fill out the form below to access the content:


By submitting this form I confirm that I have read and agree to the privacy statement.