Email still the main channel for cyberattacks and disinformation

Malicious actors are increasingly exploiting email to impersonate brands, launch phishing campaigns, and spread false information -- often using sophisticated methods made simpler by emerging technologies. A new report from Valimail shows that email continues to be the most exploited attack vector for cybercriminals and disinformation campaigns, with artificial intelligence dramatically increasing the sophistication of these threats. 'In 2024, we witnessed some of the most sophisticated email-based attacks in history,' says Al Iverson, industry research and community engagement lead at Valimail. 'From North Korean targeting of vulnerable domains to widespread supply chain attacks on US municipalities and general attacks on… [Continue Reading]