# US workers think they're pretty good at spotting phishing emails - but the reality is quite different

> Darktrace survey shows US workers overconfident in spotting phishing 80% felt confident, but only 32% passed real-world test AI makes phishing harder to detect; experts say conventional training lacks personalization…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/us-workers-think-theyre-pretty-good-at-spotting-phishing-emails-but-the-reality-is-quite-different?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c42b39c74c41d79db96efb)
- **Published:** 2026-03-25
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #phishing #workers #emails #reality #spotting #think #confident #darktrace
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