Advanced Email Threats

What are Advanced Email Threats?

Advanced email threats are sophisticated attacks where an unauthorized user gains access to an organization's system or network. Once access is gained, the attacker will lie in wait to avoid detection and gather information to uncover where valuable data is held with the goal of exfiltrating critical corporate data. Advanced email threats have caused several large and costly data breaches and are a continued concern for organizations due to their ability to bypass traditional security measures.

Attackers use a variety of methods to gain access corporate networks or systems. Learn more about the different types of attacks and how to protect against them.

Types of Advanced Email Threats

Account Takeover

Account takeover attacks are launched from compromised accounts of legitimate users, these attacks prey on the trust established amongst individuals.

Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams deceive people into believing they're interacting with a trusted sender

Domain Impersonation

Cybercriminals use domain impersonation for financial gain or sensitive data, with the most common tactics leveraging look-alike domains and email spoofs.

Email Spoofing

Email spoofing impersonates your brand with domain spoofing and lookalike emails designed to defraud customers.

Social Engineering

Social engineering attacks rely on human interaction using personal and business context to establish trust and convince the recipient to take action.

Spear Phishing

Spear phishing emails are disguised as trusted communications, designed to fool people into taking action such as giving up their user credentials or opening an attachment.

Vendor Email Compromise

Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) targets an entire supply chain and uses stolen information from one organization to defraud vendors, business partners and individuals.

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