The ransomware attack encrypted the computer systems at Brookside ENT and Hearing Center in Battle Creek which housed patient records, appointment schedules, and payment information rendering the data inaccessible. A ransomware attack can prove costly to resolve. That cost was not deemed worth it by one Michigan practice, which has now permanently closed its doors.
The potential harm of a malicious URL is so great that they are considered one of the biggest threats to the digital world, especially when we talk about attacks and threats that arrive by email.
Considering we now spend more and more time online, it’s only natural that we’ve digitised almost every aspect of our daily lives. But in doing so, we may have opened ourselves up to a new and dangerous form of attack. Ever since we began using the internet, we have faced the risk of malicious activity. Fortunately, we’ve developed powerful tools to combat cyber-attacks and advanced email security services.
When it comes to securing email, most network admins focus on inbound security threats. This is understandable considering the threat viruses, malware, phishing and spear-phishing attacks pose to an organisation. But inbound threats aren’t the only threat organisations need to protect against. Outbound email poses a significant risk as well. Should an email server become compromised it can send out SPAM messages to all your contacts.
The number of fraudulent email circulations seems to grow with each passing day. Scammers use email fraud with the main motive of deceiving users for their gain. This is especially true in the financial institutions where attackers use domain spoofing schemes to send emails to employees or customers.
If you’re not in the IT industry, all the technical terms for malicious attacks on computer network systems can be confusing. It’s also pretty easy to think you know what you’re talking about but actually have not got it right. In today’s blog post, we’re going to tackle viruses and malware, a couple of the most-used terms when talking about email threat protection, and figure out how you can address them.
Impostor email attacks are a growing trend and problem. Attackers will target your employees, customers, and business partners with these advanced attacks. It is now widely known that Cybercriminals aim to exploit users within organizations rather than the technology. Their sole purpose, to steal money and information which could prove financially valuable.
Why are hackers increasing levels of Office 365 phishing attacks? This article will explain some key processes how and why Office 365 phishing attacks are a persistent and ever evolving threat. Additionally, why we may be arming our attackers with the exact same education as we provide our own users…
We are proud to announce the release of beta user interface 6.0 which will has been rolled out for general availability to all Spambrella partners/customers. All users can now try out the beta version of our new user interface experience by clicking ‘Preview Version 6.0 (BETA)’ located below the search bar on the upper right side of the existing user interface.
Year after year we look at the trends and likely scenarios which will shape the email security landscape. In 2019, radical reorganization of the cryptocurrency market may change the way threat actors make financial demands, while email fraud moves from spoofing identities to using stolen identities, making it more effective and harder to detect.
