Inbound Email Security Threat
Block Malware Within Malicious URLs
What is a Malicious URL?
A malicious URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is one of the web addresses delivered through email, serving the purpose of redirecting users to a specific webpage or connecting to a particular domain. Malicious URLs are used to lure users to phishing sites, prompt them to download malicious software, or perform other malicious actions.
Email attacks using malicious URLs can take various forms.
- Download and Execution: Malicious URLs can entice users to be redirected to specific web pages or download malicious files. If users download and execute such files, malicious code can be installed on their devices.
- Access to Malicious Websites: When users access malicious websites via malicious URLs, attackers can exploit security vulnerabilities in web browsers to gain control over the user’s device.
Attack Pathways of Malicious URLs
Sending Phishing Emails
Attackers send out phishing emails to a targeted group of recipients or a broader audience. These emails are often designed to appear as legitimate and trustworthy, using social engineering tactics to increase the likelihood of being opened.
Deceptive Content & Links
Phishing emails contain deceptive content and links that encourage recipients to take specific actions, such as clicking on a link. The content may create a sense of urgency or curiosity to prompt the recipient to click the link.
Inclusion of Malicious URLs
The phishing email includes a malicious URL that directs the user to a website controlled by the attacker. This URL may appear as a legitimate link to a well-known website but actually leads to a malicious destination.
Accessing the Malicious Website
When the recipient clicks on the malicious URL, their web browser is directed to the malicious website. This website may host various forms of malware or engage in further phishing tactics.
Downloading and Executing Malware
Once on the malicious website, the user’s device may be subjected to malware downloads or drive-by downloads, which involve downloading malicious files without the user’s knowledge or consent. This can result in the installation of malware on the user’s system.
Prevent malware intrusion through malicious URLs with ReceiveGUARD!
When clicking on malicious URLs, there is a risk of internal information leakage or exposure of user devices to malware. ReceiveGUARD inspects URLs all the ways to their endpoints in real-time to respond to live attacks and converts dangerous URLs into images, allowing us to view emails safely. This helps protect your organization’s devices from advanced threats and safely guards your corporate data, ensuring the maintenance of your company’s reputation.
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Analyze Vulnerability through Security Assessment
Assess various email threats to identify weaknesses in the email system.
Prevent Unauthorized Access Attempts to Mail Servers
Prevent unauthorized and illegal intrusion to steal sensitive data in the mail server.
Block Malware Threats Hidden in Malicious URLs
Block harmful actions that lead to malware infection on the user’s device when accessing malicious URLs.
Prevent Unintentional Information Leakage Due to Insider Mistakes
Prevent information leakage due to user errors or mishaps, regardless of their intentions.
Protect from Compromised Account Emails
Prevent malicious use of user accounts compromised by attackers to exploit other users’ personal information.
Prevent Intentional Confidential Information Leakage
Prevent users from intentionally leaking sensitive information externally.
Protect from Zero-Day Threats
Prevent damage from new forms of malware threats previously inexperienced.
Prevent Sophisticated BEC Attacks
Block actions where individuals impersonate executives within organization to gain access to internal information.
Block Email Spoofing
Prevent users from intentionally leaking sensitive information externally.
Protect Mail Server from Illegal Relay Attack
Protect from malicious activities compromising the security of the email server.
Detect Attacks Exploiting Email Attachments
Prevent the spread of malware through attachments with malicious intent.
Prevent System Disruption due to Ransomware
Prevent the infiltration of a user’s PC and system encryption through email attachments.
Protect Personal Information from Phishing Sites
Prevent email links from redirecting to malicious sites that extract personal information.
Detect Email Sending IP Route Change
Detect activities such as illegal access to users’ email accounts and identify theft through impersonation.
Analyze Hard-to-Identify Domains
Analyze actions that create domains similar to the original domain to cause harm.