The Ultimate Guide to Email Security
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Email Security.
What to know about Email Security
Email Security is a vital domain focused on protecting email communication from a myriad of cyber threats that target individuals and organizations alike. With email being a primary vector for delivering malware, launching phishing campaigns, and executing business email compromise (BEC) scams, robust email security measures are essential to safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust in digital correspondence.
Recent developments reveal a surge in sophisticated email attacks leveraging artificial intelligence to craft convincing phishing attempts and evade traditional defenses. Innovations in AI-powered threat detection, incident response automation, and advanced authentication protocols are shaping the future of email security, providing organizations with enhanced capabilities to detect and mitigate evolving threats.
Exploring stories on Email Security allows readers to stay informed about emerging tactics used by cybercriminals, new security solutions introduced by industry players, and best practices to fortify their email systems. Understanding these trends helps businesses and individuals recognize vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and build resilient email communication infrastructures in an increasingly digital and threat-prone landscape.
Australian Email Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cloudflare & Microsoft disrupt EvilTokens phishing service
More than 12,000 inboxes were exposed as the kit used to bypass multi-factor authentication and sustain account access was taken offline.
PhishByte warns AI phishing has outpaced detection
Traditional email filters are failing as AI-crafted scams now look legitimate enough to fool staff and drive up fraud losses.
Arctic Wolf launches Aurora MDR Connect tier for MSPs
MSPs can now roll out broader managed detection and response within hours, as Arctic Wolf targets faster, more automated attacks.
PhishByte warns of rising BEC scams hitting Australian firms
Australian firms are being urged to tighten payment checks as email impersonation scams drive AUD $166.8 million in losses.
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
Australian firms are leaving staff and contractors with excessive access, making insider incidents harder to spot, report and contain.
Barracuda becomes Airspeeder Team Australia partner
The deal gives Barracuda customer access at Adelaide's inaugural races as Airspeeder seeks commercial backing for its flying-car series.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Email Security
CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
Menlo expands AI agent security for Copilot & Gemini
AI is already running inside the enterprise. Is Australia ready?
KnowBe4 wins Frost & Sullivan email security award
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Featured News
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Expert Columns
Why insider threats are still Australia's most under-managed risk
No one's just a number: the finance-team blind spot behind Australia's rising payment scams
AI agents are moving fast. Here's what Australians should understand before using them
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
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Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures
We'll get up at 4am for the Socceroos, cyber-criminals are counting on it
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
What Swiss Cheese teaches us about choosing MDR
Your Immune System Doesn't Wait. Neither Should Your Security
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Email Security News
Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.
Proofpoint launches AI security against trusted attacks
Targeted phishing and payment fraud are getting harder to spot as attackers mimic routine business workflows and trusted contacts.
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.
Microsoft & Google use shared exchange to hit RedVDS
Criminal access to thousands of Microsoft accounts was cut off after the companies shared threat data through the Global Signal Exchange.
AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds
Downstream AI alerts in Australia and New Zealand are rising as agents and MCP links create fresh routes for sensitive data leakage.
Proofpoint expands AI investigations into Microsoft 365
Investigators could gain a fuller view of insider risk as Proofpoint links Microsoft 365 messages and files with AI interactions.
Barracuda spots blob URL phishing in Microsoft browser
Security teams may miss the attack because it leaves no persistent phishing site, instead building fake Microsoft login pages inside the browser.
Check Point warns of rising cyber attacks & AI risk
Organisations faced 2,422 cyber attacks a week in August as ransomware and phishing intensified, while AI use created fresh data exposure risks.
Check Point warns of rising attacks & AI data leak risk
Rising phishing, ransomware and AI misuse are leaving organisations exposed, with weekly attacks up 22% from a year earlier.
Abnormal AI launches cloud security for rogue agents
The new product aims to spot and contain malicious AI-agent activity in clouds as firms brace for faster, harder-to-detect attacks.
MrBeast tops impersonation scams, Malwarebytes says
Fraudsters are timing texts for lunch and Fridays, as MrBeast led impersonation scams in Malwarebytes' three-month global study.
Filigran adds attack chaining to OpenAEV v3 release
Security teams can now trace how one weak point becomes a full breach path as Filigran automates multi-step testing in OpenAEV v3.
Check Point expands OpenAI Daybreak use in security
The integration aims to help customers separate real attack paths from false alarms, speeding remediation across several security workflows.
AI-generated cyber attacks to hit firms soon, warn experts
Many firms lack the capacity to fix existing flaws fast enough, leaving them exposed as AI-generated attacks scale up, experts warn.
Netpoleon ANZ expands Cofense phishing defence pact
Rising AI-driven phishing attacks are pushing ANZ organisations towards post-perimeter defences, as Netpoleon widens Cofense access through its channel network.
CrowdStrike launches Falcon IQ to automate AI defence
Customers will get real-time remediation tracking as CrowdStrike adds automation and new data links to its AI defence coalition.
KnowBe4 launches Google Workspace email security Defend
For Google Workspace users, the new Defend release adds phishing detection, AI verdicts and employee coaching against business email compromise.
Abnormal AI adds email controls & phishing training
Businesses face broader email risk as Abnormal adds outbound data-loss controls and adaptive phishing training to its security platform.
TA4922 uses PackClient malware in tax phishing attacks
Proofpoint said the modular trojan can steal data and monitor users, raising risks for finance teams targeted by fake tax notices.