Email remains the #1 threat vector for cyberattacks targeting smaller businesses in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. One wrong click on a phishing email can result in stolen data, ransomware attacks, or business-wide disruptions.
That’s why email security should be a top priority in your IT strategy. In this blog, we’ll break down the basics of email-based threats, what to watch for, and how ARCCOMP helps businesses stay protected.
Email is the easiest way for cybercriminals to:
Impersonate someone in your company (CEO fraud)
Deliver malware or ransomware attachments
Trick employees into clicking malicious links
Steal credentials or wire payments
Small businesses are especially vulnerable. According to recent data:
Over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with an email
43% of phishing attacks now target small and mid-sized businesses
The average cost of a phishing-related breach exceeds $100,000 for SMBs
Phishing
Deceptive messages that look legitimate but trick users into clicking links or entering credentials.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Attackers impersonate executives or vendors to request wire transfers, gift cards, or sensitive information.
Ransomware
Malicious attachments encrypt your systems and demand payment to restore data.
Malicious Links (Drive-by Downloads)
A single click can install hidden software on your system without you knowing.
Spoofed Email Addresses
Attackers use domains that look similar to yours to trick recipients.
At ARCCOMP, we build email security around layers of protection, not just spam filters.
Blocks known and unknown threats using AI-based scanning of every attachment and link — before it hits your inbox.
Sensitive data like contracts, financials, or HR files are encrypted in transit to prevent interception.
We lock down your domain to prevent spoofing and impersonation of your email address.
Helps employees spot when an email is coming from outside the organization — a common trait in phishing attempts.
All embedded links are analyzed at the moment of click, preventing access to sites that may have become dangerous.
Technology is critical, but user awareness is your last line of defense. We offer:
Email threat simulations to test your team’s responses
Ongoing security training
Easy reporting tools for suspicious messages
Even one trained employee spotting a fake invoice could prevent a major breach.
A real estate office received what looked like a DocuSign request from a client. One click led to ransomware encryption across all office systems.
After partnering with ARCCOMP:
We implemented email threat protection and domain authentication
Trained their team to identify phishing red flags
Upgraded their email platform with automatic backups
Result: zero email-based incidents in 18 months, and staff confidence is higher than ever.
Email may be a business essential, but it’s also a risk if not secured properly. With phishing and ransomware attacks on the rise, protecting your inbox is no longer optional.
At ARCCOMP, we help businesses across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley implement enterprise-grade email security — without enterprise complexity.
Concerned about phishing threats or spoofed messages? Contact us at https://arccomp.com to schedule a free email security assessment.
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