In cybersecurity, email has always been a critical concern. However, we feel the new 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms has signaled a shift in how we approach email protection. We believe this new Magic Quadrant encompasses a broader spectrum of email security providers to reflect the evolving threat landscape and the need for more integrated solutions.

In 2024, phishing threats have become more sophisticated, with cybercriminals leveraging new methods such as quishing and multi-channel attacks. The growing complexity is evident in recent data, with a rise in incidents reported to the ICO in the UK and a 10% increase in complaints, including phishing/spoofing, filed with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in the US.

It’s that time again— we’re saying goodbye to 2024 and looking ahead to what the new year may bring. From AI-driven attacks and the rise of deepfakes to the growing vulnerabilities in collaboration tools, the cyber landscape is set to face new and evolving threats. What trends should we prepare for and how can we stay one step ahead?

Egress’ Threat Intelligence Team has identified that over 7% of global phishing attacks now use an emerging obfuscation technique that employs Accelerated Mobile Page (AMP) links to mask malicious URLs. Often embedded in phishing emails that impersonate well-known brands, threat actors aim to undermine the 'hover' technique taught in most security awareness training programs.

Our Threat Intelligence team has observed an emerging obfuscation technique, specifically used to make Natural Language Processing (NLP) detection capabilities less effective. Broadly, malicious actors are adding additional characters, break lines, and legitimate links to the end of a phishing email in an attempt to disguise their malicious payloads amongst the noise and evade NLP detection.

The Human Risk Summit has concluded for another year, showcasing an exciting new theme focused on the personalization of security. This year’s discussions highlighted the importance of tailoring security measures to individual needs, with a strong focus on AI, social engineering tactics, and actionable steps organizations can take to strengthen their security strategy.

Perimeter solutions such as Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) have long been a cornerstone of email security, historically serving as the primary line of defense against malicious emails entering an organization. Utilizing legacy technology such as signature and reputation-based detection, SEGs have provided pre-delivery intervention by quarantining malicious attacks before they reach the end recipient. Why, then, are 91% of cybersecurity leaders frustrated with their SEGs, and 87% considering a replacement?

Following the kick-off of the UEFA EUROs 2024 in Germany, Egress’ Threat Intelligence team has observed a massive spike in Euros-related phishing attacks, recording 7,000 unique campaigns with over 24,000 individual attacks since June 17th, 2024. These attacks are more sophisticated than you might expect, with many attackers choosing to impersonate businesses associated with the tournament rather than impersonating UEFA directly.

We are thrilled to announce the first release of powerful updates to Egress Prevent Analytics within the Egress Security Center, designed to provide deeper insights, richer data, and enhanced functionality for all our customers.

Mobile phones have revolutionized the way we work, granting unprecedented freedom and flexibility to access emails and communicate from virtually anywhere. However, this convenience comes with its own set of risks, particularly when it comes to email security. With the rise in remote work and the increasing reliance on mobile devices, employees are now responding to work emails at all hours, often on personal devices.