Inbound Email Security Threat
Detect Attacks Exploiting Email Attachments
What is Malicious Attachment?
A malicious attachment refers to a file attached to an email body that serves a malicious purpose. These files are used to deliver malware to the recipient’s system or perform malicious activities. For example, malicious email attachments propagated through emails can contain various types of malicious software, such as ransomware, Trojans, spyware, adware, and more.
Attackers lure or deceive users into opening these malicious attachments. When a user opens such a file, malicious code may be executed or installed on their system, posing a security threat.
Attack Pathways of Malicious Attachments
Propagation
The malicious attachment is included in an email, which is then sent to the recipient’s email address. The email is received through the recipient’s email server.
Opening
The recipient opens the email and attempts to click on or download the attached file. These attachments can take various forms, such as document files, images, compressed files, or executable files.
Execution
When the recipient executes or opens the malicious attachment, the embedded malicious code is activated. This code typically aims to gain access to the recipient’s computer system or perform other malicious activities.
Infection
If the malicious code successfully runs on the recipient’s computer system, it leads to an infection. The nature of this infection can vary, and in the case of ransomware, it may involve encrypting files and demanding a decryption key or engaging in other malicious activities.
Spread
Malicious code often attempts to spread to other systems through the recipient’s computer and network, aiming to infect more systems.
Protect your organization from malicious attachments with ReceiveGUARD!
The threat of users clicking on email attachments and getting infected by malware is a common security concern that can affect many users. This can lead to system infiltration, data loss, or other security issues. With ReceiveGUARD, block ransomware or new types of malware in advance by running attachments in a virtual area (VA). This is especially useful for companies that exchange large volumes of sensitive data via email. You can effectively address the security challenges posed by malicious attachments with the EG-Platform.
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Analyze Vulnerability through Security Assessment
Assess various email threats to identify weaknesses in the email system.
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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.
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Prevent information leakage due to user errors or mishaps, regardless of their intentions.
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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.