Discover how SOC security teams can investigate phishing emails using advanced methods beyond automated tools.
Phishing attacks, especially those using email services, remain the primary method used by cybercriminals to break into even the best-secured organizations. Most cyberattacks start with a phishing email. With the rise of generative AI technology and its availability, cybercriminals can create phishing emails that are harder to spot.
Phishing emails use different tactics. Some contain malicious links that lead victims to fake login pages to steal their credentials. Others have harmful attachments that install malware when opened. Some use social engineering tricks to manipulate recipients into sending money or revealing sensitive information. Recent campaigns have taken advantage of AI-generated content to create convincing emails impersonating CEOs, fake invoice notifications from trusted vendors, and complex business email scams targeting finance departments.
Traditional email security filters struggle against these upgraded threats. Attackers now use techniques like hosting harmful content on legitimate cloud services, employing URL shorteners to hide true destinations, and crafting messages that seem relevant and real.
