The Evolution of Email Threats: How Social Engineering is Outsmarting Traditional Defenses

A staggering 74% of all breaches involve the human element, proving that cybercriminals are relentlessly exploiting users through sophisticated email-based social engineering attacks. While organizations have invested in email authentication, advanced threat detection, and security awareness training, attackers continue to adapt – leveraging techniques like Business Email Compromise (BEC), Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery (TOAD), and benign conversation hijacking to infiltrate businesses. On April 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern/ 10:00 a.m. Pacific, join Proofpoint and ISC2 when we will explore: • How attackers manipulate human trust – why social engineering tactics like BEC, TOAD and email conversation hijacking continue to be effective. • The gaps in traditional email defenses – how attackers evade MFA, exploit supplier relationships, and impersonate trusted senders. • Best practices to reduce human-targeted risk – suggested tips and recommendations to integrate a holistic email security strategy. Don’t miss this exclusive discussion with industry experts to gain actionable insights into protecting your organization from today’s most advanced email-based threats.