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📧 Out-of-Office Emails: Hacker's Unforeseen Dream Come True
Manage episode 493978119 series 3477288
This episode highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with out-of-office email replies, specifically how they can be exploited for phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. It details how seemingly innocuous information in auto-replies, such as names, dates, and contact details, can be leveraged by hackers to impersonate individuals and deceive colleagues into making unauthorized transactions. The source then offers practical advice for crafting safer auto-replies, emphasizing the removal of specific details, training staff for verification, and investing in protective email tools like MFA. Ultimately, the text advocates for proactive IT partnership and security assessments to prevent businesses from being vulnerable while employees are away.
100 episodes
Manage episode 493978119 series 3477288
This episode highlights the cybersecurity risks associated with out-of-office email replies, specifically how they can be exploited for phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks. It details how seemingly innocuous information in auto-replies, such as names, dates, and contact details, can be leveraged by hackers to impersonate individuals and deceive colleagues into making unauthorized transactions. The source then offers practical advice for crafting safer auto-replies, emphasizing the removal of specific details, training staff for verification, and investing in protective email tools like MFA. Ultimately, the text advocates for proactive IT partnership and security assessments to prevent businesses from being vulnerable while employees are away.
100 episodes
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