Top 5 Email Threats You Didn’t Know Were Hiding in Your Inbox
Let’s face it—email is the lifeblood of modern business. But behind every “urgent” subject line or familiar sender name, there could be something much more sinister lurking. At ExchangeDefender, we spend our days defending inboxes against threats most people don’t even know exist. So today, we’re spilling the secrets. Here are 5 sneaky email threats that could be hiding in plain sight:
1. Lookalike Domains (a.k.a. Evil Twins)
These emails come from addresses that look legit—maybe a single letter off from your CEO’s real email, or a domain that’s cleverly misspelled.
Why it’s dangerous: They’re made to trick you into clicking links or wiring money.
How we stop it: ExchangeDefender uses advanced domain and sender verification to block imposters fast.
2. Zero-Day Attachments
These are brand-new threats that haven’t even made it to antivirus databases yet. They come disguised as invoices, resumes, or project files.
Why it’s dangerous: Traditional filters might miss them.
How we stop it: Real-time scanning and sandboxing help catch unknown threats before you open them.
3. Credential Harvesting Links
Not all phishing scams are loud and obvious. Some hide in the form of password reset requests or shared documents.
Why it’s dangerous: One click can expose your login—and open the door to your entire system.
How we stop it: Link analysis and real-time URL scanning keep you protected, even from shortened or masked links.
4. Conversation Hijacking
Hackers insert themselves into real email threads and respond like they’re part of your team. Creepy, right?
Why it’s dangerous: You’re more likely to trust something that feels familiar.
How we stop it: Behavioral monitoring flags unusual responses—even when they happen mid-thread.
5. Impersonation of Internal Staff
Ever get a weird request from “Accounting” or “HR”? Sometimes, attackers mimic your internal teams to request sensitive info or payments.
Why it’s dangerous: These attacks rely on trust and internal knowledge.
How we stop it: ExchangeDefender uses AI and policy enforcement to detect when internal communication doesn’t add up.
So, What Can You Do?
Well, you already did the first step: you’re here. 🧠👏
The next step? Put a solution like ExchangeDefender Email Security between your team and the bad guys. We’re built to detect, block, and neutralize all of these threats—before they hit your inbox.
Because email should be for collaboration, not chaos.
👉 Learn more about how ExchangeDefender protects your business: https://exchangedefender.com/email-security