Guardian Digital's Email Security Intelligence, Tips & Tricks & Blog - Page No: 22

by Brittany Day

Published: 07 June 2022

As digital threats continue to evolve to become more sophisticated and harder to detect, traditional methods of securing email like built-in cloud email protection and endpoint security alone are no longer effective in safeguarding against damaging cyberattacks and breaches. Phishing attacks have risen 600% since the start of the pandemic, and users are now three times more likely to absentmindedly open a malicious link within a phishing email than they were pre-pandemic. Organizations continue to invest money, time, and resources into the sanctity of their online accounts, but these malicious campaigns are still winning the battles. Frankly, the software of old just doesn’t cut it anymore and is not equipped to defend against modern email threats. This article will explain what email security is, explore the challenges businesses face in securing email against modern cyber threats, the importance of implementing effective email security defenses, and the characteristics you should prioritize when choosing an email security provider. 

by Brittany Day

Published: 06 June 2022

Cloud computing is a resource delivery service that transfers servers, storage, databases, networks, software, and analytics over the internet. This technology has grown in popularity among businesses of all sizes due to its adaptability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

by Brittany Day

Published: 31 May 2022

While allowing public access to the sensitive behind-the-scenes operation of a program sounds risky, open-source software actually has the potential to be even more secure than a program with hidden code. However, as with any type of software, vulnerabilities still exist and can present a serious security risk if they remain unidentified and unpatched.

by Brittany Day

Published: 27 May 2022

Ransomware is a universal threat that can have devastating consequences for any organization that falls victim to an attack. A successful attack often results in financial and data loss, significant costly downtime, recovery costs, legal fees, and severe, lasting reputational harm, or worse - permanent business closure. Sixty percent of companies that are hit with ransomware go out of business within six months of experiencing the attack. 

by Brittany Day

Published: 20 May 2022

Organizations continue to rely on email for confidential business communications, giving cybercriminals a general starting point for attacks. Threat actors inflict damage on companies by exploiting traditional email security weaknesses to create corporate network shutdowns, integrate ransomware, and access sensitive information to use for personal gain.

by Brittany Day

Published: 13 May 2022

Is this a genuine email or is it a fake designed to deceive recipients into giving up confidential information? Email is the source of more than 93% of all cybersecurity events, so having an understanding of how these phishing attacks work can prevent account takeover leading to identity theft, bank fraud, loss of intellectual property, and disruption of business operations.

by Brittany Day

Published: 09 May 2022

Organizations, especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), face more prevalent, costly, and damaging daily email threats. Companies with minimal or nonexistent IT departments and cybersecurity tools cannot afford data loss, reputational harm, and significant downtime resulting from email security breaches.

by Brittany Day

Published: 21 April 2022

UPDATE: On April 20, 2022, CISA reported that the cybersecurity authorities of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn organizations that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could expose organizations both within and beyond the region to increased malicious cyber activity from Russian state-sponsored cyber actors or Russian-aligned cybercrime groups.

by Brittany Day

Published: 18 April 2022

In this modern mobile era of heightened digital risk, effective email security defenses are of critical importance to the security and success of your business. Over 90% of modern cyberattacks begin with a phishing email, and threats like targeted spear phishing, fileless malware, and zero-day attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and difficult to detect. A successful cyberattack can carry great costs for victims including data theft, significant, costly downtime, financial loss, and severe, lasting reputation damage. Securing business email in 2022 and beyond requires a defense-in-depth strategy that includes multiple layers of proactive technology customized to meet businesses’ individual security needs, and expert ongoing system monitoring, maintenance, and support. 

by Brittany Day

Published: 06 April 2022

Business email compromise (BEC) is a simple yet lethal attack that can have devastating effects on any business. BEC has become a favorite among cybercriminals, as these scams are simple and effective. By spoofing a trusted user, BEC requires no malware or malicious URL to convince a recipient to share valuable information or transfer significant amounts of money into the hands of the attacker.