Hackers are becoming so sophisticated that even the most tech-savvy employees are falling victim to email phishing attempts. Though cybersecurity awareness training is a vital defense, it’s not enough on its own.

With a whopping 96% of phishing attacks delivered by email, it’s time to invest in protection that stops attacks in their tracks.

Email Threat Protection offers automatic multilayered filtering that allows legitimate email while blocking malicious threats such as spam, ransomware, malware, phishing and impersonation.

Here are five ways advanced email threat protection can save your employee inboxes from infiltration — and your business from bottom-line disruption.

1. Scan and quarantine attachments

Suspicious email attachments are a major security risk. Advanced email threat protection software can quarantine attachments and perform a forensic analysis before they ever reach unsuspecting inboxes.

Additionally, potentially harmful files can be sanitized by stripping macros or converting them into secure PDF versions, reducing the risk of malware infection.

“In 2024, global financial losses from phishing attacks were estimated at $17.4 billion — a 45% increase from 2023.” Source: Sci-Tech Today

2. Protect against malicious links

Cybercriminals often disguise dangerous links to trick users into downloading malware or revealing sensitive information. Advanced email security rewrites all embedded links into safe alternatives and evaluates the destination at the moment of the click.

Depending on the threat level, users are either safely redirected, warned about suspicious content, or completely blocked from accessing high-risk sites.

3. Retract harmful emails

If a malicious email bypasses initial security filters and reaches an inbox, rapid response is critical. Email retraction allows administrators to quickly remove malicious emails from inboxes, minimizing the chances of an attack spreading. It also maintains a detailed audit trail for tracking and compliance.

4. Monitor threats around the clock

Cyber threats don’t take breaks, and neither should your security. Look for email threat protection that provides a dedicated team of live threat analysts. They should be working 24/7/365 to identify emerging threats, update protection protocols, and provide real-time alerts to keep your business ahead of cybercriminals.

5. Use AI to detect phishing and impersonation threats

Cybercriminals are using generative AI to craft highly convincing phishing emails and impersonate trusted figures like CEOs, vendors, or internal departments in business email compromise (BEC) scams. AI-driven threat protection verifies sender domains, identifies changes in writing style and inspects content for irregularities. These techniques separate the bad emails from the good ones — delivering legitimate emails and trashing the fakes.

“In 2023, BEC scams resulted in reported losses of approximately $2.9 billion across 21,489 complaints, making it the second-costliest type of cybercrime that year.” Source: FBI Internet Crime Report 2023

Preventing email threats is easier than dealing with damage

If phishing emails are slipping through your current defenses, or if compliance teams are demanding better, it’s time for advanced email threat protection. It’s one of the best ways to reduce exposure to cyber threats and keep your sensitive data out of the wrong hands.

Need help finding, implementing and maintaining the right email security solution?

Our email security specialists can help. We partner with trusted companies like AppRiver, the industry leader in email security, to provide complete protection for your business.

Reach out to Macro Technology Group to protect your inboxes.

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