VerifiedX vs. The Giants
A Phishing Detection Showdown
We tested 100 real-world phishing emails against Gmail, Outlook, and VerifiedX. The results are critical for your security awareness.
The Unseen Threat: Why Standard Email Security Falls Short
- Billions of Threats Slip Through: Over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent daily—with nearly 1.2% of all emails malicious and up to 30% bypassing Gmail and Outlook filters[5][6][2]
- AI Supercharges Attacks: 67.4% of phishing campaigns now use AI, making them harder to detect and far more convincing[5]
- Filters Can’t Catch Everything: 44% of phishing emails come from compromised accounts and 84% pass DMARC, appearing legitimate to standard email systems[3][5]
- Attacks Go Beyond Email: Scams now hit users on social media, messaging apps, and marketplaces, where traditional filters offer no protection[4]
- The Cost of Missed Threats: The average phishing breach costs $4.88M, and ransomware attacks are up 149% YoY[2][7]
This benchmark was designed to quantify that risk and demonstrate why you need a high-precision, AI-powered layer of defense like VerifiedX.
Putting Security to the Test
Real-World Scenarios
We curated a diverse set of 100 recent, real-world phishing emails, including zero-day attacks and social engineering attempts of various sophistication levels.
Fair Comparison
Each email was submitted to both standard and paid Gmail and Outlook accounts (with their best security settings) and simultaneously analyzed by VerifiedX.
Key Evaluation Criteria: Did the email reach the inbox? Was it correctly flagged as phishing? Did VerifiedX provide an accurate assessment with a detailed explanation?
The Verdict: VerifiedX Dominates
The numbers speak for themselves. VerifiedX identified every single phishing attempt, while others let them slip through.
| Platform | Emails Sent | Detected | Missed Threats | Detailed Explanation | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0% | |
| Outlook | 100 | 0 | 100 | 0% | |
| VerifiedX | 100 | 100 | 0 | 100% |
Why VerifiedX Excels: The Intelligence Advantage
Gmail & Outlook's Limitations
- Often rely on reactive, signature-based detection, missing novel threats.
- Struggle with zero-day attacks and sophisticated social engineering tactics.
- Lack detailed explanations, leaving users unsure about potential risks.
VerifiedX's Strengths
- >99% precision - stops scams others miss
- Deep analysis of content, context, sender & links
- Real-time fact-checking for optimal detection
- VX Agent: ask follow-up questions
- Chrome extension for checks everywhere
- Clear explanations you can trust
Don't Gamble with Your Security.
Choose VerifiedX.
The benchmark is clear: VerifiedX provides the superior protection you need in today's threat landscape. Stop wondering if an email is safe - know for sure.