Email security is a significant challenge for businesses today, and understanding its complexities is essential.

By Aron Parker
You face daily technology threats, often without realizing it. While technology has provided many benefits, it has also opened doors for a new breed of cybercriminals.

As technology evolves, so do the tactics of hackers, who can easily trick users with fake emails that appear legitimate. Managing mail flow becomes a critical task for IT professionals to prevent these threats from reaching your organization.

These cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leading to more users falling for phishing attempts. For example, the 2019 ‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack cost businesses $73 million in IT and recovery expenses.

“From spear phishing and password theft to invoice fraud, email is the target of severe cyber threats. A significant portion of malware spreads through email, including ransomware and malicious links.”

The challenge for IT professionals is how to prevent another company’s hacked email server from sending malicious messages. For instance, if you receive an email from Bob@example.com, your spam filter may allow it through and whitelist the domain. If Example.com’s servers are compromised, all employees on their contact list could receive harmful emails.

It only takes one employee to click a malicious link for hackers to gain access to your network. Unfortunately, completely preventing such threats is impossible. The solution lies in having skilled IT professionals working diligently to ensure that clients are trained on modern cybersecurity practices.