LATEST INTELLIGENCE especially true of business email compromise ( BEC ) and its sub-categories , as attackers continue to move away from the CEO fraud of the past and lean more into vendor compromise and impersonation to trick victims . In the coming year , we expect this vendor fraud to increase as more threat actors leverage partner relationships to increase the success rate of their attacks .
While we do not have a crystal ball and cannot predict the future with complete accuracy , we are confident about one thing : email attacks are more sophisticated than ever before , and they will continue to evolve in 2024 . To help prepare organizations against them , we ’ ve gathered five specific attack types that we expect to increase in the coming year . These real-world email attacks , sent to Abnormal customers in 2023 , illustrate how attackers are constantly changing their tactics and showcase why security leaders must take the necessary steps today to safeguard their email infrastructure from these continuously-evolving threats .
The ever-evolving email threat landscape
Email remains a prevalent attack vector due to its ubiquitous nature and widespread adoption for both personal and professional communication . And despite advancements in cybersecurity , malicious actors consistently exploit vulnerabilities in email systems , leveraging a variety of techniques to compromise sensitive information and steal money .
The email threat landscape has continued to evolve and grow year over year . One of the primary reasons behind the persistent growth of email threats is the sheer volume of emails exchanged daily . With billions of emails sent globally , attackers have a vast pool of potential targets . p
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