Outbound Email Security Threat
Prevent Unauthorized Access Attempts to the Mail Server
What is Unauthorized Access to the Mail Server?
Unauthorized access to the mail server refers to an attacker gaining access to a mail server without permission or through illegal means. This signifies an illicit intrusion into the mail server.
- It means that an attacker has attempted or successfully gained unauthorized access to the mail server. This usually indicates attempts by hackers or malicious users to access the mail server without the administrator’s approval.
- Such access attempts may have malicious intent, such as trying to gain unauthorized access to the mail server or attempting to steal data. This can include accessing email messages, contacts, business data, and sensitive information.
- If an attacker gains access to the mail server, they may use it with the purpose of email account hijacking or stealing important data. This could lead to data breaches, personal information exposure, phishing attacks, or as a precursor to attacks targeting businesses or individuals.
Intrusion Pathways of Unauthorized Email Server Access
Scanning and Identification
Attackers first scan the target email server in an attempt to identify vulnerabilities. This process involves searching for security flaws or weaknesses in the mail server that can be exploited to gain access.
Exploitation of Vulnerabilities
Upon discovering vulnerabilities, attackers attempt to exploit these weaknesses to gain access to the email server. This is often done using malicious code, hacking techniques, or other attack tools.
Privilege Escalation
Once the attacker gains access to the email server, they seek to escalate their privileges. This allows the attacker to access more system resources and data.
Gathering of Information
Attackers primarily aim to collect email data, contacts, business information, or sensitive data after gaining access to the email server. This information can be used for subsequent attacks.
Persistence and Attack
Attackers strive to maintain access to the server and may conduct additional attacks. These additional attacks can include phishing campaigns, spam distribution, data manipulation, or ransomware deployment, among others.
Prevent unauthorized access attempts to the mail server with SendGUARD!
Protection against unauthorized mail server access is crucial. With SendGUARD, safeguard your server from illegal access and enhance the security of vital information and data.
This helps in keeping your organization’s email communication secure and protected from unauthorized access. It addresses concerns related to email and server security, ultimately boosting your organization’s productivity and reliability.
Counteract unauthorized email access and more with EG-Platform!
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.