Spam Email – Much more than an unpleasant topic!
The fact is that attacks by cybercriminals are part of the most significant risks to our economy. Reduce the risk of falling prey to a cybercriminal. Cyber attacks, including spam emails, are a significant and growing problem today. Email security is crucial to a company's productivity. Unfortunately, the entry point “email” is one of the favorite attack points for cybercriminals. Therefore, it is better to act instead of reacting before something happens.
“Yes, but that doesn’t concern us!” - a very popular statement from customers in the SME sector or very small businesses. However, this is a serious mistake. Cybercrime is often seen as a problem for IT professionals and should therefore be dismissed. However, an IT security system is only as strong as its weakest link. In the event of a cyber attack, this also leads to a reduction in the ability to react. Find out in Blog “How important is IT security?” more on this.
What is spam email anyway?
To this day, many people open spam email attachments, even though employees are constantly receiving insights, explanations and training in this area. In doing so, you click on hyperlinks with unknown origins or unknowingly hand out your login details, including passwords, on falsified and disguised websites. The fraudulent spam emails are not easy to recognize at first glance because they are very similar to the originals.
Caution is advised – it can affect anyone!
The fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated. For example, spam emails with Fedpol and Europol logos have been sent for some time. The person concerned is asked to report within 48 hours, otherwise an arrest warrant will be issued. Because of the intimidating threat, many employees comply with the demands. Find out more here.
Particular caution is also required when it comes to credit card details or authentication details. There are already various current scams in the name of the SBB and the post office.
7 characteristics that can help you recognize a spam email
If you look closely, a trained eye will recognize dubious emails and false reports.
If you notice the following abnormalities, you should be careful and contact your IT department or your IT service provider directly:
- Fake name (misspelled or unknown email address)
- Dazzlingly similar domain
- Obfuscated reply address
- Grammar or spelling errors
- Anonymous language
- Urgent need for action/threats are specified
- There are links or forms
How to expand your company security with redIT
Every employee takes responsibility - after all, corporate security is not just the responsibility of the IT department!
Our product redCLOUD anti-spam helps you defend against spam content on the mail server. Incoming spam emails are intercepted at the gateway before they reach the company's network. The solution uses the latest technologies and security services to ensure the best possible threat protection. At the same time, robust data protection functions are integrated to prevent data loss. In addition to combating spam, the solution also includes an antivirus detection engine for virus and spyware protection as well as complete monitoring of all emails.
IT security is a must have
IT security is also central to your company. That's why we offer a range of services that also include protecting and preparing your employees. In addition, the services are individual, secure and available 7/24. In addition, we help you to promote and consolidate the awareness of the risks and the improvement of the knowledge of your employees. After all, IT security is very central to every company these days!
Our offer in the area of IT security:
- Security awareness training
- Protection against phishing attacks
- Setting up firewalls
- Provision of SSL certificates
- Protection against spam
- IT security check
- Vulnerability management
We would be happy to provide you with expert support on how you can meaningfully and decisively optimize the area of IT security. We will also support you in implementing all of these improvements.
Contact Usso that we can respond to your wishes and requirements and work with you to find the best solution. We look forward to seeing you.