Guardian Digital's Email Security Intelligence, Tips & Tricks & Blog - Page No: 12

by Justice Levine

Published: 19 April 2023

Ransomware is still one of the most significant malware attack vectors today. Many employees still fall victim to malware ransomware, as email remains the main method of communication among businesses. How can organizations strengthen their ransomware prevention plans with such a significant challenge to stop these attacks? This article will discuss how to start a ransomware protection plan, strengthen an existing one, and the consequences of not having protective measures. 

by Justice Levine

Published: 17 April 2023

If 2022 ransomware attack growth trends are any indicator, security teams can expect ransomware to become even more popular in 2023. In just the first half of 2022, the number of new types of ransomware variants increased by nearly 100%, nearly doubling in the past year. This explosive growth in ransomware variants is primarily thanks to more attackers taking advantage of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) campaigns.

by Justice Levine

Published: 12 April 2023

In the last year, almost 40% of organizations with existing email phishing prevention and backup cybersecurity tools were hit by ransomware attacks. Traditional cybersecurity platforms are no longer enough to protect organizations against viruses and hacking attempts, as today's cyber threats are more prevalent, sophisticated, and destructive, requiring more robust security defenses.

by Justice Levine

Published: 10 April 2023

For the past several years, emails with fake invoices have been a popular method of attack against Microsoft 365 users. Malicious emails are disguised and typically sent to employees responsible for handling a bill for a service.

by Dave Wreski

Published: 05 April 2023

Ransomware has evolved significantly since its first discovery in the late 1980s. Since the first ransomware incident, when the AIDS Trojan was spread via floppy disks in 1989, ransomware has become a profitable business model for cybercriminals, particularly with the emergence of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS).

by Dave Wreski

Published: 03 April 2023

Spear phishing emails are targeted phishing attacks in which cybercriminals send fraudulent messages to specific individuals or groups to obtain sensitive information or gain access to computer systems or valuable information and money.

by Dave Wreski

Published: 29 March 2023

A data breach occurs when an attacker makes an unauthorized entry point into a corporation’s database, allowing them access to customer data. The impact of these types of email attacks can have lasting and severe consequences, so it is critical that your organization is prepared and has the proper tools at the ready. This article will discuss the implications of a data breach on small businesses, the challenges of preventing and stopping an attack, and what you should do if you’re targeted.

by Dave Wreski

Published: 27 March 2023

Data breaches occur when an unauthorized person or entity gains access to sensitive or confidential information. This can include personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and health records. Data breaches can happen in various ways, including hacking, phishing email attacks, malware, and insider threats such as employee theft or accidental disclosure.

by Justice Levine

Published: 22 March 2023

Zero Trust might be the most cryptic and hyped trend in cybersecurity at the moment. Beyond being a trend, it's also a fundamental concept and represents the best hope of stopping the significant increase in cyberattacks. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion concerning which cybersecurity tools help achieve Zero Trust and which ones pretend to live up to their potential.

by Justice Levine

Published: 20 March 2023

Cloud misconfigurations continue to be one of the biggest threats to cloud email security, according to the National Security Agency (NSA). A 2022 IBM study found that cloud vulnerabilities have grown 28% since the previous year, with a 200% increase in cloud email accounts offered on the dark web within the same timeframe.