Inside the inbox: Why cybercriminals want to break into your email account

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting email accounts due to the wealth of personal and business information contained within them, including access to other accounts and potential blackmail material. Phishing attacks, often leveraging social engineering and now aided by generative AI, are a primary method, and successful attacks can lead to significant financial losses and data breaches. Protecting your inbox requires a multi-faceted approach including strong passwords, MFA, vigilance against suspicious activity, and robust security awareness training.