{"id":108790,"date":"2025-04-03T15:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=108790"},"modified":"2025-03-31T15:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T07:40:10","slug":"can-you-get-hacked-by-opening-an-email-what-businesses-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2025\/04\/can-you-get-hacked-by-opening-an-email-what-businesses-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you get hacked by opening an email? What businesses should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"108790\" class=\"elementor elementor-108790\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Can_you_Get_hacked_by_opening_an_email_e9cd5f395f.png\" width=\"1400\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p><div class=\"Grid_item__b3BBG Grid_col9Lg__8Rrwm BlogArticle_contentGrid__cESsj\"><div class=\"BlogArticle_articleSummary__Orlgt\"><div class=\"ArticleSummary_markdownWrapper__Wj_mp\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO Markdown_paragraph__sc4Gl ArticleSummary_paragraph___u7mV Text_bodyColor__a4VTo\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v ArticleSummary_strong___vw_3\">Summary:<\/strong> Think your inbox is safe? Think again. A click on a seemingly innocent email can harm your system. Here&#8217;s how to stay safe.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-1\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Businesses rely on emails to run teams smoothly, communicate with customers, and keep managers in the loop. But what if emails go rogue? Could the next email you open infect your network with ransomware or spyware agents?<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Sadly, the answer is yes. A <em>single<\/em> email can <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">compromise an entire business network<\/strong>. Clicking attachments or following fake links can lead to identity theft attacks, malware infestations, data loss, and, eventually, financial damage.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Email security is a critical concern for every business. Let&#8217;s cut through the myths surrounding email <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/phishing\/\">phishing attacks<\/a>. This article will explain everything you need to know and suggest relevant security responses.<\/p><h2 id=\"the-hidden-threats-linked-to-malicious-emails\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">The hidden threats linked to malicious emails<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Countering email security threats demands a calm, methodical approach. Threat management starts with understanding how opening a phishing email can affect your network.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Previously, companies could easily suffer malware infection by opening a suspicious email. Mail clients lacked protection against Javascript attacks, allowing criminals to access user devices directly.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Fortunately, today&#8217;s webmail systems are more robust. It&#8217;s hard to acquire an email virus simply by opening a message. Virus scanners screen incoming mail before users click, flagging potential threats and avoiding one-click infections.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The bad news is <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">that email security has gone underground<\/strong>. Attackers use subtle methods to persuade users to take risky actions. And they often succeed. Criminals could conceal a malicious payload inside a seemingly innocent email attachment. Or they could redirect readers to unprotected websites.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">That&#8217;s why we call attachments &#8220;hidden threats.&#8221; <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Criminals use deception to create false trust<\/strong>. Targets need to remain vigilant and question every email they receive. Understanding what to look for is critically important.<\/p><h2 id=\"the-most-common-types-of-malicious-email-attachments\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">The most common types of malicious email attachments<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Attackers can attach almost any file type to a phishing email. However, not all file types carry the same threat level. Some are harder to detect than others. Let&#8217;s run through some common email phishing attacks and explain how they work.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-2\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__KtuDJ BlogArticle_articleImage__qw2Gm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Watch_out_for_malicious_email_attachments_17227c682b.png\" width=\"1400\" height=\"619\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-3\"><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Executable files: The most dangerous attachments<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Executable file extensions like .bat, .exe, .com, and .bin are at the top of the email phishing food chain. They should be your top priority when designing email security strategies.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The reason is that executable files automatically launch code when users open them. There are no intermediate steps or additional user actions. Malware executes, embeds itself on the victim&#8217;s device, and starts to spread. The user often does not know that the attack is underway.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Executables also routinely evade email security filters, appearing legitimate to casual readers. But one click can lead to severe security consequences.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Infected documents and PDFs<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Office documents (such as docx, doc, .xls, or .xlsx) are also attractive vectors for phishing email attacks, but for a slightly different reason. Attackers can seed documents with malicious scripts or macros.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Normally, macros are tools that save time and automate complex processes. However, criminals can use them to execute malware inside applications.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Using documents has some critical advantages. Spreadsheets, PDFs, or Word files are familiar to office workers. Employees might mistake malicious attachments for client contracts, invoices, or strategic documents.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Attackers also improve their chances of success via urgent language. Emails urge recipients to open the document or risk damaging consequences. That&#8217;s all superficial. The real consequences materialize after the malicious macro executes.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">PDFs play a similar role. In this case, attackers can seed documents with Javascript scripts. However, PDFs have another benefit: attackers can embed links within the PDF attachment, sending targets to fake websites where criminals harvest personal information.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Hidden malware in compressed files<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Compressed file formats include .rar and .zip extensions. We commonly use both formats to transfer large files efficiently, but both file formats can become threat vectors.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Compressed files could hold anything. Without opening the file, recipients have no idea whether the content is legitimate or malicious. Intelligent attackers disguise compressed formats as valuable documents or applications, the kind of files targets <em>may<\/em> need to open. When they do so, the malware executes automatically.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Archives have another benefit: attackers can add password protection. Password protection blocks antivirus software and suggests to victims that the file is authentic &#8211; even if that is far from true.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">File extension tricks attackers use<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Another thing to remember is that appearances are often deceptive when dealing with email attachments. Attackers can use <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">file masking<\/strong> to disguise the nature of attachments and make identifying them harder.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Images and video files are common examples. Recipients may think the attachment is a standard .jpg image. Clever attackers link the image to the target&#8217;s personal or professional life. It could be a real estate portfolio or a product listing &#8211; at least on the surface. However, a malicious executable lies beneath the surface.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-5\"><h2 id=\"why-deceptive-emails-fool-even-careful-employees\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Why deceptive emails fool even careful employees<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">There are many ways to deceive targets with a phishing email, from PDFs to camouflaged images. But here&#8217;s the critical point: any employee can open a suspicious email or download an attachment they should avoid. <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Nobody is immune<\/strong>. That&#8217;s why phishing is such a persistent security issue.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Phishers play on human nature. They <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">mimic legitimate communications<\/strong> from trusted entities, like banks or corporate partners we deal with daily. They prompt rash actions by using an urgent tone and creating false fears. And they use techniques like spoofing and masking to create a veneer of authenticity.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The most sophisticated phishers take these techniques even further. They <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">research their victims<\/strong> and adopt familiar styles of address. They leverage personal information purchased on the Dark Web to profile targets and fine-tune their email content.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/what-is-drive-by-download\/\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">Drive-by downloads<\/strong><\/a> <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">heighten risks still further<\/strong>. These downloads occur almost invisibly. Victims visit compromised websites via links that appear innocent. No amount of cybersecurity training can prevent infections that occur in the background, without any initial symptoms.<\/p><h2 id=\"email-security-preventing-hacks-and-viruses\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Email security: Preventing hacks and viruses<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Hidden threats and devious phishing attacks may seem intimidating but don&#8217;t panic. While you <em>could<\/em> get hacked by clicking a single email, you probably <em>won&#8217;t<\/em> if you adopt email security best practices.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-6\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__KtuDJ BlogArticle_articleImage__qw2Gm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/How_to_keep_your_inbox_safe_d350e3b8b7.png\" width=\"1400\" height=\"815\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-7\"><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Adopt a strict policy on opening attachments<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Treat all email attachments as suspicious by default unless you have requested the file. This policy applies even to attachments from colleagues or trusted partners.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">If you receive an unrequested attachment, don&#8217;t open it. Ask the sender for verification that the attachment is genuine and what it contains.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Update your PDF reader<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">PDF attachments are far more dangerous if your reader is out of date. Attackers leverage exploits in older versions while developers plug security gaps with each iteration. Update your reader regularly, preferably as soon as new versions become available.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">If possible, upgrade to more secure PDF software. Sophisticated readers include sandboxing to contain potential threats and file validation to screen for malware.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Patch your browser and email client<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The same applies to updating your web browser and email application (if you use one). Any web-facing tool may contain exploits or backdoors for malware infection. Regular updates neutralize recently identified vulnerabilities.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Scan emails for viruses and malware<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Don&#8217;t rely on security tools provided by email services. Scan every incoming attachment with dependable antivirus software that leverages global threat databases. Robust antivirus defenses defend your network edge when other systems fail. Your wider network should remain safe, even if you click on a dangerous file.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Understand how to identify phishing links<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Remember: attachments aren&#8217;t the only email security threat. Clicking a phishing link can also lead to malware infection or the exposure of personal information. Training employees to avoid fake websites is critically important.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Fake links tend to have convincing anchor text but deceptive URLs. For instance, URLs contain subtle deviations from legitimate versions. Fake websites also tend to contain errors or factual mistakes (such as false tax numbers).<\/p><h2 id=\"how-can-nordlayer-help\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">How can NordLayer help<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Companies are not alone when dealing with malicious attachments and links. NordLayer&#8217;s expertise can help you screen every email before cyber-attacks occur.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Our <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/download-protection\/\">Download Protection<\/a> scans every attachment automatically using advanced NordVPN Threat Protection technology. Our solution <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">detects and removes malware instantly<\/strong> before it infects your system. It also gives you an overview of scanned files and allows you to track malicious activity.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Download Protection integrates seamlessly with other NordLayer security tools, adding another essential line of defense.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer&#8217;s <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/network-security\/threat-prevention\/\">Web Protection<\/a> safeguards your business by blocking access to scam, phishing, and malicious websites. If a user inadvertently clicks on a phishing link, our system will intercept and prevent the connection, protecting your organization from potential security threats.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Ease your email attachment anxiety. <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/contact-sales\/\">Contact<\/a> the NordLayer team and book a demo to find a security solution for your team.<\/p><h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Can you get a virus from opening an email?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Yes. Malware can execute directly from an email via malicious scripts. However, this is unlikely with proper security measures. Infection via attachments and malicious links is much more common.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Is it safe to reply to an unknown email?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Yes, but you should always exercise caution. Phishers may engage you in conversation to build trust and deliver malware. Ask senders to verify their identities before proceeding. If they cannot do this, end the conversation and report the phishing email.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Never open attachments from unknown senders, and avoid following links in emails from strange contacts. Always ask who has sent the message, what they want, and whether they are who they claim to be.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">What to do if you click on a phishing link?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Firstly, don&#8217;t panic. 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