{"id":64118,"date":"2023-03-07T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T06:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=64118"},"modified":"2024-09-13T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T08:31:26","slug":"10-best-practices-for-email-security-to-protect-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2023\/03\/10-best-practices-for-email-security-to-protect-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Practices for Email Security to Protect Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With the rise of remote working came a surge in cybercrime. Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have seen a 150% year-over-year increase<\/a><\/b>, so the odds are not in any business\u2019s favor. However, staying vigilant and educated can protect your company and avoid such attacks. Keep reading to find out the main dangers business email accounts face and get 10 business email security tips.<\/p>

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?<\/h2>

BEC is a type of cybercrime that involves impersonating a trusted business contact, such as a CEO or supplier, in order to trick employees into transferring money or sensitive information to the criminal’s account. These schemes often involve careful research and social engineering to create a convincing ruse.<\/p>

According to the FBI<\/a>, BEC fraud has cost companies over $26 billion globally since 2016, and the threat continues to grow. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable, as they may not have the resources or expertise to detect and prevent these attacks.<\/p>

One example of a BEC scam involved the director of Puerto Rico\u2019s Industrial Development Company, Ruben Rivera, who mistakenly made the transaction of $2.6 million to a fake bank account. In another case, Ubiquiti Networks Inc., the San Jose-based manufacturer of high-performance networking technologies, fell victim to a BEC attack that resulted in a loss of $46.7 million.<\/p>

As the use of email continues to be an essential aspect of business communication, it is crucial for companies to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to defend against the threat of BEC.<\/p>

Phishing is the number one email security threat<\/h2>

Phishing is a type of digital scam that is especially common in emails<\/a>. It\u2019s a form of social engineering where a hacker tries to deceive an employee into believing the email is coming from a credible source. Phishing emails usually have some sort of CTA: it\u2019s like a form of marketing, if you will. Except that phishing CTAs usually involve clicking on a malicious link or revealing sensitive company data to outsiders.<\/p>

Well, just like any other marketer, hackers employ creative techniques to improve the conversion rates of their scams. The more deceitful the email, the higher the conversion rate. That\u2019s why phishing emails can be difficult to spot at times. Examples of phishing emails include:<\/p>