Vanishing Act: The Secret Weapon Cybercriminals Use in Your Inbox
Researchers at Barracuda describe how attackers use legitimate email inbox rules to control compromised accounts and evade detection.
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Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most ta…
Nearly One-Quarter of Financial-Themed Spam Emails are Phishing Attacks
While spam tends to be dismissed as being more an annoyance, new research shows that there is a very real and ever-present threat in emails that are marked as “spam”.
To Fix DMARC Requires Angry Customers
Spoofing emails escape email authentication checks because blocking imposters takes effort. Customers must demand enforcement from their vendors.
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Email Authentication Protocols: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC – A Detailed Guide
Email communication is essential for personal and professional contact in the modern digital environment. Email is widely used, making it a perfect target for cybercriminals, leading to increased phishing attempts, spam, and email spoofing. Strong emai…
Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization
Protect your organization from spear phishing attacks. Learn practical strategies to prevent targeted email scams and safeguard your data.
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Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures
Cybercriminals employ artificial intelligence (AI) to create complex email threats like phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks, while modern email security systems use AI to counter these attacks, according to Perception Point and Osterma…
Organizations invest in AI tools to elevate email security
To counteract new and emerging threat methods enhanced by artificial intelligence, specialized email security vendors are leveraging a synergy of AI and human insights to enhance email security, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. Cybercrimi…
Email – The System Running Since 71’
Working remotely is here to stay and businesses should continue to make sure their basic forms of communication are properly configured and secured.
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Product showcase: Free email security test by ImmuniWeb Community Edition
According to an FBI report, in 2022, global losses from business email compromise (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) attacks attained $43 billion, hitting a historic anti-record. Multiple cybersecurity vendors, including Microsoft and Trend Micro…