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Barracuda intel exposes how cybercriminals are using email account takeover to launch lateral phishing attacks | |
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:28:22 AM | |
New report looks at evolving email threats, the latest tactics used by scammers, and how to protect your business CAMPBELL, Calif., August 15, 2019 — Highlights:
Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, today released a new report with key findings about the evolving email threat environment. The latest report, titled Spear Phishing: Top Threats and Trends Vol. 2 - Email Account Takeover: Defending Against Lateral Phishing, reveals new details about these growing and evolving threats, including the latest tactics used by cybercriminals and the critical precautions to help defend your business. See the full report: www.barracuda.com/spear-phishing-report-2 The report takes an in-depth look at how compromised email accounts are being used to launch targeted lateral phishing attacks that are designed to evade many existing email protection systems, and which advanced detection techniques, security awareness training, and other strategies and solutions businesses are using to prevent attacks. A Closer Look at Evolving Threats Barracuda’s research uncovered fresh insights into how these popular attacks are evolving and the tactics used by cybercriminals to try to make them successful.
“Email threats, including account takeover and lateral phishing, continue to evolve, and cybercriminals continue to find new ways to execute attacks, avoid detection, and trick users,” said Mike Flouton, vice president of email security at Barracuda Networks. “Staying ahead of these types of attacks requires an understanding of the latest tactics being used by cybercriminals and the critical precautions available to help defend your business.” |