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The Ultimate Guide to Email Security

A curated Irish edition of TechDay 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.

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Recent Email Security News

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Malware

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.

Yesterday

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Social Media

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence

Infoblox adds Axur's AI-driven threat hunting to its security suite, extending detection into social media, app stores and the dark web.

Yesterday

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems
Data Protection

Genetec urges tighter identity controls for security systems

Genetec warns AI-driven attacks are exposing weak passwords and access gaps in connected cameras, doors and cloud-based security systems.

Yesterday

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Malware

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users

Ledger opens perpetuals trading to some Wallet users, pairing self-custody with clear-signed hardware security and HyperLiquid access.

Yesterday

Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
QR code

Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth

Barracuda spots Saiga 2FA phishing kit revival as attackers use dynamic pages and cookie theft to sidestep multifactor authentication.

2 days ago

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing
iOS

Norton Neo browser adds built-in VPN & anti-phishing

Norton Neo browser gets built-in VPN and anti-phishing tools by default, as Gen says most blocked attacks in early 2026 were web-based.

2 days ago

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
Identity Theft

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge

Microsoft says QR code phishing has surged as its systems logged 8.3 billion email threats in Q1, alongside 10.7 million BEC attacks.

3 days ago

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Data Protection

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks

apexanalytix brings supplier risk checks to AI tools with Qubiton, opening access to 280 million company records via APIs, chatbots and MCP.

3 days ago

Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden
Malware

Identity stays top attack surface as threats broaden

Identity remains the top attack surface as Expel records rising endpoint and cloud incidents, with Microsoft Teams phishing and AI lures gaining ground.

3 days ago

KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven
Workplace

KnowBe4 finds 86% of phishing attacks now AI-driven

KnowBe4 says AI-driven phishing is spreading into Microsoft Teams and calendar invites as attackers exploit trusted workplace channels.

3 days ago

Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early
Firewalls

Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early

Outtake launches Recon Agent and an eight-stage AI attack framework, with USD $40 million backing to spot identity threats earlier.

Last week

Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Breach Prevention

Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks

Qilin-linked ransomware attacks jumped 43% in March, NCC Group says, as AI-fuelled deception and software flaws widen the threat picture.

Last week

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Breach Prevention

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks

Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.

Last week

CSC launches support for companies seeking .BRAND domains
Data Protection

CSC launches support for companies seeking .BRAND domains

CSC launches support programme for companies seeking .BRAND top-level domains as ICANN opens its first new gTLD window since 2012.

Last week

AI is biggest cyber threat to CISOs, NCC Group warns
Disaster Recovery

AI is biggest cyber threat to CISOs, NCC Group warns

Artificial intelligence heightens cyber risk for chief information security officers as ransomware attacks rise 22% in March, NCC Group says.

Last week

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Ransomware

Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking

Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.

Last week

SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Government

SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push

SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.

Last week

Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
Data Protection

Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams

Norton warns travellers that scammers are using real hotel reservation data to send convincing payment demands through trusted apps and emails.

Last week

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Bitdefender urges journalists to harden phones, accounts and source contacts against phishing, spyware, impersonation and AI-linked leaks.

Last week

ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows
Scams

ACI & Kinexys add payee checks to bank payment flows

ACI and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan embed account and payee verification into bank payment flows as instant-transfer fraud pressures mount.

Last week