BackRotate’s AI-Powered Protection Against Malware-Infested Emails
How Rotate Detects and Blocks Malware-Infested Emails
Rotate employs multiple layers of security to prevent malicious emails from reaching users:
1. Attachment Scanning and Sandboxing
- All email attachments are scanned for malware signatures, suspicious code, and known exploit patterns.
- High-risk attachments (e.g.,
.exe,.zip,.docm,.js) are analyzed in a sandboxed environment to detect hidden threats. - Identifies obfuscated scripts and payloads commonly used in phishing campaigns.
2. AI-Powered Behavioral Analysis
- Machine learning models analyze attachments and email content for suspicious behavior.
- Detects zero-day malware that may not yet be in traditional antivirus databases.
- Identifies emails that contain malware-laced macros, hidden scripts, or embedded exploits.
3. Real-Time Threat Intelligence
- Rotate continuously updates its malware detection rules based on global threat intelligence.
- Detects email-borne threats from known malware distribution networks.
- Cross-references sender domains, attachment hashes, and email patterns against real-time security feeds.
4. Link and URL Inspection
- Malicious URLs leading to drive-by downloads, fake software updates, or exploit kits are flagged and blocked.
- Shortened or embedded links are expanded and analyzed to prevent click-based malware infections.
5. Sender Reputation and Anomaly Detection
- Flags emails from spoofed senders or those exhibiting behavior linked to malware campaigns.
- Uses AI to detect unusual sending patterns that may indicate a compromised email account distributing malware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Email Add-On?
The Email Add-On is a tool designed for Gmail and Outlook that helps you identify and manage malicious emails, including spam, phishing attempts, and malware. It enhances your email security by reporting suspicious emails and managing your personal spam list.
Why are mail rules a security risk?
Mail rules can be exploited to exfiltrate data, hide security alerts, or modify incoming messages. Attackers often use forwarding rules to silently send emails to external accounts or create rules that auto-delete security notifications, making it harder to detect compromises.
Why is email security important?
Email is a common attack vector for phishing, spoofing, and other cyber threats. Properly configured DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records help prevent unauthorized parties from sending emails on behalf of your domain, protecting your organization from email-based attacks.
What actions can I take on a malicious email?
When a malicious email is detected, you can take the following actions:
- Block the email to remove it from the user’s inbox.
- Release the email after it’s been blocked, putting it back in the inbox.
Can I deactivate Rotate Mail Scanning on a specific mailbox?
Yes, you can exclude specific mailboxes from Rotate Mail Scanning. This can be configured in the Configurations tab in the Email Hub under the Users and choose the users to exclude.
What does Email Threats mean?
- Phishing: A type of cyberattack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations via email or websites to steal sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.
- Financial Fraud: Illegally obtaining money or assets through deceptive means, such as credit card fraud, investment scams, or identity theft.
- BEC (Business Email Compromise): A type of cybercrime where attackers impersonate company executives or employees to trick others into transferring money or sensitive information, often through email.
- Malware: Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise the data or functionality of a computer, network, or device. Examples include viruses, trojans, and ransomware.
- Spam: Unsolicited and often irrelevant or inappropriate messages, typically sent in bulk, usually through email. Often used for advertising or spreading malicious content.