In any case, we can’t underestimate the ability of these cybercriminals to carry out malicious activities. Don’t get me wrong, though: Modern bad actors are professionals that make a living out of cybercrime, and they invest a lot in making their tricks (they sometimes deliver them in messages that make their way past seasoned security professionals). Not only have the different protection mechanisms have evolved – individuals have also grown more tech-savvy, and it has become increasingly more difficult to fool them. Although the prevalence of email worms is much lower these days, email phishing is the new prevalent threat users have to face today, despite email being a great tool used by most internet users. 20 years ago, we witnessed the frequent distribution of email worms, which caused inboxes to be flooded with them and mail servers to collapse. Over time, security technology has evolved and improved greatly, making this task harder for cybercriminals. What if an attacker could manage to make a well-known company distribute an email on their behalf?īad actors have been distributing malware through email for decades.

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