A new email phishing campaign has been spotted leveraging the tactic of conversation hijacking to deliver the IcedID info-stealing malware onto infected machines by making use of unpatched and publicly-exposed Microsoft Exchange servers. "The emails use a social engineering technique of conversation hijacking (also known as thread hijacking)," Israeli company Intezer said in a … [Read more...] about Hackers Hijack Email Reply Chains on Unpatched Exchange Servers to Spread Malware
Hackers Exploited 0-Day Vulnerability in Zimbra Email Platform to Spy on Users
A threat actor, likely Chinese in origin, is actively attempting to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in the Zimbra open-source email platform as part of spear-phishing campaigns that commenced in December 2021. The espionage operation — codenamed "EmailThief" — was detailed by cybersecurity company Volexity in a technical report published Thursday, noting that successful … [Read more...] about Hackers Exploited 0-Day Vulnerability in Zimbra Email Platform to Spy on Users
How Does MTA-STS Improve Your Email Security?
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol or SMTP has easily exploitable security loopholes. Email routing protocols were designed in a time when cryptographic technology was at a nascent stage (e.g., the de-facto protocol for email transfer, SMTP, is nearly 40 years old now), and therefore security was not an important consideration. As a result, in most email systems encryption is still … [Read more...] about How Does MTA-STS Improve Your Email Security?
Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021
With contributions from Jamal “Jay” Bethea, Cisco Secure Email Product Marketing Manager Think email security is not complicated; think again. Not only is email the #1 attack vector, but regulatory compliance requirements across sectors make it difficult to know which data protection laws are for your industry. Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity … [Read more...] about Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021
A Visual Take on Email Authentication and Security
There is a saying that goes something like, "Do not judge a book by its cover." Yet, we all know we can not help but do just that - especially when it comes to online security. Logos play a significant role in whether or not we open an email and how we assess the importance of each message. Brand Indicators for Message Identification, or BIMI, aims to make it easier for us to … [Read more...] about A Visual Take on Email Authentication and Security
Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security
Cisco Secure Email Cloud Mailbox was built with one guiding principle – simplicity. Of course, it’s easy for us to talk about the benefits of our cloud-native email security product and how easy it is to use. But don’t just take it from us! Every day, our customers are reaping the benefits of enhanced email security, which in turn increases productivity, profitability, and … [Read more...] about Small Business and the Importance of Simplified Email Security
Industry Recognition for Cisco Secure Email Cloud Mailbox
CRN has released its list of the Ten Hottest New Cloud Security Tools of 2020 and I am incredibly proud to say that Cloud Mailbox is featured on the list. After all of the work I’ve seen poured into the project in the lead-up to the launch, it is wonderful to see industry recognition and to share it with the talented group of Cisco folks who made it happen. One small step for … [Read more...] about Industry Recognition for Cisco Secure Email Cloud Mailbox
Level up your Secure Email game using SecureX Orchestrator
Today, an email administrator needs to get the most out of their data and reporting when it comes to the daily management of Business Email Compromise, Ransomware, Malware, and Phishing. The email administrator also has to share the data, reporting and actual emails allowing their SOC and other teams in order to perform X, Y, Z. In my video, I have provided the steps to … [Read more...] about Level up your Secure Email game using SecureX Orchestrator
Cisco Email Security Expands, Simplified to Detect More Threats, Stop More Attacks
SecureX integration offers customers greater visibility to threats across technology silos Email threats continue to rise rapidly in volume and complexity. With email being the number one threat vector, it’s no surprise that 94 percent of malware is delivered via email, and it remains the easiest way for attackers to breach an organization. Email security is complex and of … [Read more...] about Cisco Email Security Expands, Simplified to Detect More Threats, Stop More Attacks
Cisco Secure Email: A Proven and Consistent Leader
As email borne threats continue to increase in volume and complexity, keeping email safe continues to be a top priority for security professionals. These varied and persistent threats include Business Email Compromise (BEC), ransomware, domain compromise, malware, phishing, spam and account takeovers. The damage they cause affects an organization’s bottom line and … [Read more...] about Cisco Secure Email: A Proven and Consistent Leader