The Ultimate Guide to Email Security
A curated Indian 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.
Indian Email Security News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Proofpoint expands in India with Hyderabad AI centre
Tripled demand in the past year is prompting the cybersecurity group to add a Hyderabad AI centre and a Delhi office.
India banks warn of surging fraud losses & AI risk
Indian banks are bracing for higher losses as 84% of leaders report rising fraud and growing concern over AI-driven scams.
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
SecurEyes empowers Bengaluru students with digital safety lessons
SecurEyes held a cybersecurity session at Bengaluru's GEAR Innovative International School, teaching students how to stay safe and recognise online threats.
From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age
India's digital boom demands more than cyber awareness; it calls for a culture of proactive digital responsibility to withstand rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.
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
KnowBe4 wins Frost & Sullivan email security award
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Group-IB named a Leader in Gartner cyberthreat report
Expert Columns
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
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
Building security outcomes for small businesses: Why breaches persist despite available tools
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
AI & sustainability driving India's technology transformation
India is harnessing AI and sustainability to transform technology, driving economic growth and enhancing cybersecurity on National Technology Day 2025.
GoDMARC offers protection against same-name phishing
GoDMARC offers a powerful defence against such malicious practices by implementing DMARC efficiently and easily.
Abnormal joins OpenAI's Daybreak cyber partner programme
The tie-up will push AI defences into existing enterprise workflows as security teams try to monitor autonomous agents and limit risk.
Mid-market firms account for 73% of ransomware victims
Ransomware groups are keeping up pressure on smaller rivals, with mid-market firms still making up 73% of victims across North America and Europe.
Cyberattacks & ransomware surge in July, Check Point
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July as organisations also endured 2,336 weekly cyberattacks and widening AI data exposure.
Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July
Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.
Netskope launches DataSec Command Centre for data security
Fragmented defences are leaving most security teams unable to trace sensitive data after incidents, according to Netskope research.
Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner
Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.
Google adds security controls for AI agents in Chrome
Browser-based AI agents will face tighter enterprise oversight as Google moves to curb data leaks and unauthorised actions in Chrome.
Doppel honeypot spots Japanese phishing on day one
Thousands of hostile emails exposed a gap in global threat intelligence, with Japanese phishing attempts landing on Doppel's honeypot on day one.
Doppel launches AI email security & human risk service
Security teams face faster, more convincing phishing as Doppel rolls out tools that link inbox alerts to attack infrastructure and automate awareness training.
Finance teams face rise of behavioural cyber attacks
Attackers are exploiting urgency and trust in payment and payroll processes, putting finance teams at risk of fraud, disruption and scrutiny.
Google warns of rise in open source supply chain attacks
Malicious packages are now spreading faster across code repositories, with Google saying open source ecosystems face the sharpest rise in risk.
Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools
Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.
Russia-aligned hackers used Zimbra flaw in email attack
Ukrainian and US organisations were exposed for months after a Zimbra bug let attackers steal emails and credentials without a click.
Logokit phishing kit builds real-time fake login pages
Victims can be tricked more easily as Logokit now tailors fake login pages in real time, sending stolen credentials to Telegram bots.
Attackers exploit trusted credentials in email fraud surge
Email fraud is now the top incident type, accounting for 45% of cases as attackers bypass multi-factor authentication with stolen credentials.
Phishing campaign targets universities & EU bodies
Researchers warn the campaign can bypass multi-factor authentication, putting university and EU-linked accounts at risk of real-time takeover.
Phishing toolkits target Microsoft 365 MFA in surge
Account takeovers are becoming harder to stop as attackers use real-time code theft and fake login pages to bypass Microsoft 365 MFA.
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.