Email Attacks Are a Top Threat - How to Fight Back

Cybercriminals love email—and for good reason. It still works.

For most businesses, email is the backbone of communication. It’s fast, convenient, and essential—but it’s also one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to sneak into your network.

91% of cyberattacks start with an email. (Source: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report)

Today, email-based attacks aren’t just a nuisance. They’re a top threat that can lead to serious consequences like data loss, financial theft, operational downtime, and long-term damage to your reputation.

At StoredTech, we take email security seriously. We’ve built strong defenses not just for our clients, but also within our own organization—using a mix of intelligent technology and real-world employee training that helps stop threats before they ever become a problem.

Why Email is Still the #1 Target

Hackers target email because it consistently works. Most attacks don’t rely on high-tech tools; they rely on people letting their guard down.

Common email threats include:

• Phishing links: Fake login pages designed to steal your credentials
• Spoofed senders: Emails that look like they’re from your CEO or vendors
• Malicious attachments: Infected files disguised as invoices or reports
• Urgent requests: Tricks that pressure employees into acting fast

Even smart, cautious professionals can fall for these. That’s what makes email such a reliable vector for attackers.

Prevention Is a Smart Investment

Too often, businesses think “it won’t happen to us” or "we'll cross that bridge when we get to it." But it only takes one bad click to cause a serious breach, and there can be countless repercussions for ignoring the threat of phishing attacks.

Consider the difference between waiting for a breach to respond vs. investing in prevention:

Prevention & Awareness

• Predictable & Manageable
• Keeps Systems Running
• Builds Your Clients' Confidence

Responding After a Breach

• Expensive, Often Urgent
• Downtime & Lost Revenue
• Damages Reputation

Security tools and employee training are typically a fraction of the cost of responding to a breach. Prevention doesn't just make technical sense—it makes economic sense.

Think of it like a fire alarm: you hope it never gets triggered, but when it does, you'll be glad it’s there.

The Two-Part Approach to Email Security

Securing your business email isn’t just about firewalls and filters—it’s about building layered protection that includes both smart technology and well-informed people.

Here’s what that looks like:

1. Protect Your Domain with Email Authentication

One of the most overlooked risks in email security is domain spoofing—when attackers send messages that appear to come from your company’s domain. This can lead to fraud, damaged relationships, and a serious loss of trust.

Implementing email authentication protocols like DMARC, SPF, and DKIM can stop these threats by verifying that messages from your domain are legitimate. These tools work behind the scenes to prevent bad actors from faking your identity—and they’re essential for protecting both your business and anyone you email.

We use domain authentication protocols internally to ensure our emails are trusted and secure.

If we wouldn’t risk it, neither should you.

2. Train Your Team to Spot the Red Flags

Technology is only part of the solution. Since many email attacks rely on human error, ongoing phishing awareness training is one of the smartest investments you can make.

By simulating real-world phishing attempts, your team learns to recognize common tactics like suspicious links, spoofed email addresses, or urgent language designed to pressure quick responses. With regular exposure, your employees become more confident, cautious, and far less likely to fall for an attack.

Phishing Awareness Checklist:

• Hover over links before clicking
• Check the sender’s address carefully
• Watch for unusual requests or tone
• Test your employees with mock phishing emails

We even run internal phishing simulations regularly, and they keep our team alert and prepared.

These two strategies—domain protection and user education—work best together, creating a stronger, more resilient email environment.

Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Take Action

Email threats are evolving, constant, and effective. But they’re also preventable with the right combination of tools and training. Don't wait for something to happen, start securing your business before you have an expensive breach on your hands.

At StoredTech, we know how critical email security is to staying safe, productive, and trusted. Whether you're a growing business or an established enterprise, we can help secure your inbox and support your team with smart, scalable solutions.

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