Guardian Digital's Email Security Intelligence, Tips & Tricks & Blog - Page No: 3

by MaKenna Hensley

Published: 30 December 2024

From false account warnings to phony shipping notes, phishing scams—which prey on people's confidence and use their feeling of urgency—keep changing. Because of their simplicity and efficiency, these misleading strategies continue to be favorites among hackers. Over 298,000 phishing complaints were recorded, accounting for almost 34% of all cybercrime occurrences. This number reflects not just a statistic but also an increasing difficulty for both people and companies.

by MaKenna Hensley

Published: 28 December 2024

Chances are you’re familiar with phishing, the prominent email attack that deceives recipients in order to gain access to confidential information, often resulting in significant website downtime, data loss, revenue decreases, and severe reputational harm.

by Brittany Day

Published: 23 December 2024

China-sponsored telecom hacking poses a growing risk to IT admins and organizations responsible for protecting sensitive communications. Chinese telecom hacking is a sophisticated cyberespionage activity that targets critical infrastructure, intellectual properties, and sensitive data. This emerging risk threatens national security and economic instability.

by MaKenna Hensley

Published: 13 December 2024

Every email you send carries more than just the message—it’s packed with hidden details known as email metadata. Think of it like the packing slip in a delivery box: it shows where the email came from, where it’s going, and a lot about the journey in between.

by Brittany Day

Published: 09 December 2024

How confident are you that your organization can protect against cyber threats? Have you ever questioned if its current security measures are sufficient? Imagine going about your regular IT setup, assuming everything was fine, only to discover a stealthy vulnerability you hadn't identified beforehand! That's where cybersecurity audits come in: they help detect those hidden weak points, ensure compliance standards are met, and keep business running smoothly.

by Brittany Day

Published: 23 November 2024

Critical infrastructure organizations, including those in the energy, transportation, water management, and healthcare sectors, have become favorite targets among cyber thieves and nation-state actors. These criminals seek to disrupt services, steal sensitive information, and cause widespread social harm via email-borne cyberattacks.

by Justice Levine

Published: 19 November 2024

Previously, email security best practices could be easily summarized as follows: use strong passwords, block spammers, don't trust offers that are too good to be true, and verify requests even from trusted sources. Today, email is critical to business success, and the preferred method of communication requires a more robust set of best practices to protect against costly cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and business email compromise (BEC).

by MaKenna Hensley

Published: 18 November 2024

Cybercriminals aren't waiting for you to discover gaps in your defenses—they're already exploiting them.

by Brittany Day

Published: 17 November 2024

Cloud security may seem like another technical buzzword, but let me illustrate its significance for your business’s safety and success. Imagine discovering one day that all of your company's confidential data--customer details, financial records, and proprietary research--was accessible on an unprotected public server. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario is more prevalent than you may realize. In 2021 alone, over 22 billion records were exposed due to data breaches.

by MaKenna Hensley

Published: 14 November 2024

Let’s be honest—phishing scams have gotten really sneaky. What used to be obvious spam now looks like a message from a friend, a trusted coworker, or even your bank. In 2025, phishing isn’t just an annoying email; it’s a real threat powered by AI, deepfakes, and all sorts of tactics designed to catch us off guard.