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.
Irish Email Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue
Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust.
Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Email Security
KnowBe4 wins Frost & Sullivan email security award
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
Expert Columns
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue
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Yahoo Boys, a persistent menace and one of the longest running online crime cultures
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 service desks are emerging as a critical security weakness
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Email Security News
Fastmail opens Amsterdam data centre for EU email users
European customers will be able to keep primary email data in the EU from August, easing compliance and improving response times.
Frame launches AI campaign against social engineering
Rising use of deepfakes and voice cloning is forcing firms to rethink staff training as insurers and buyers scrutinise human risk more closely.
Blackpoint launches AI tool to halt identity attacks
Credential misuse is pushing defenders to automate faster containment, as Blackpoint's new tool can freeze cloud account attacks in under two minutes.
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.
German SMEs face lower cyber losses, but risks stay high
Average losses from successful attacks have fallen sharply, but one in three German SMEs says a major breach could still threaten its existence.
Summer holidays leave firms more exposed to cyber fraud
Reduced staffing and delegated approvals during annual leave are giving fraudsters more chances to slip through corporate checks, Everywhen says.
China-aligned spies target university Roundcube servers
Sensitive physics and engineering research at US and Canadian universities may have been exposed after hackers used Roundcube flaws to enter mail servers.
Barracuda buys Evo Security to bolster MSP identity tools
The deal gives managed service providers a broader way to control identities across customer systems as attacks on credentials and privileges rise.
Exabeam expands AI agent security tools with Claude
Security teams gain wider visibility into risky AI agent activity as Exabeam doubles behavioural detections and adds Claude telemetry.
Barracuda warns of Microsoft phishing & malware rise
Attackers are increasingly using genuine Microsoft pages and browser tricks to steal session tokens, passwords and spread malware, Barracuda says.
Expel adds agentic AI to Ruxie security operations
Security teams may cut alert backlogs and speed containment as Expel rolls out agentic AI across its Ruxie managed detection service.
Proofpoint joins OpenAI Daybreak for cyber defence
The move could speed up threat triage and analysis for security teams, while limiting direct access to OpenAI models in customer workflows.
Proofpoint joins OpenAI cyber programme for GPT-5.5
Security teams could get faster threat triage and richer alert context as Proofpoint folds GPT-5.5 into managed workflows, not customer access.
Barracuda launches AI email protection for Microsoft 365
A single phishing email can now compromise identities, bypass multifactor authentication and hit endpoints within five minutes, Barracuda said.
Rapid Brigantine ties ClickFix malware to fake updates
BlueVoyant says a ClickFix malware campaign using fake browser updates is linked to the Rapid Brigantine ransomware ecosystem.
Attacks use remote access tools to evade detection
Trusted software is giving cybercriminals persistent access to PCs, making attacks harder to spot and raising the risk of data theft.
Keepit wins four TrustRadius awards for fifth year
Verified user reviews have boosted Keepit's credibility as businesses seek stronger SaaS data protection and recovery tools in the cloud.
KnowBe4 launches Teams security to tackle chat phishing
Phishing in workplace chat is prompting firms to harden Microsoft Teams as attackers increasingly exploit trusted internal messaging tools.
Check Point expands MSP platform with AI security tools
The update gives service providers new AI controls and a simpler billing model as demand grows for outsourced security governance.
Check Point adds AI security tools for MSP partners
As AI use spreads, MSPs can now monitor and govern employees' interactions with AI tools through Check Point's expanded platform.