Internet Security Threat Report

Email threats

Published December 2018

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Email is everywhere. In its 40-plus-year history, email has become one of the most ubiquitous electronic technologies to date, with billions of messages sent each day. With that level of popularity comes its share of risks. Email is by far the most popular method for attackers to spread malicious code.

It continues to play a vital role in our electronic lives, but so too does it play a vital role in the distribution of threats. It’s as important as ever to understand email’s part in the threat landscape and what can be done to protect yourself and your business from them.