Phishing attacks are evolving and are now becoming more sophisticated than ever. Cybercriminals use methods like email spoofing and email impersonation to bypass defenses and deceive users. These methods have been used in some of the major phishing campaigns, and now they have become challenging threats for organizations of all sizes. The stakes are high, and as per a report cybercrimes are going to hit $13.82 trillion by 2028. A single successful attack can cost in sensitive data compromise, damaged brand trust and disrupt operations. For IT professionals, CISOs, security analysts, and sysadmins, or even for a business owner, understanding how to stay secure from this digital crime has become essential. This blog explains the key difference between email spoofing and email impersonation and outlines the technical and practical measures that need to be adapted to defend against these crimes. What is Email Spoofing? Email spoofing is a technique used by cyber attackers to manipulate email headers and sender addresses. It makes the message look like it is from a trusted source. Primarily, it makes users believe that the message is coming from a trustworthy sender. Attackers change the sender field and other email header information using scripts, email APIs, […]
