Why Email Is Your Biggest Cyber Risk in 2025 (And How to Stay Protected)

In 2025, 90% of corporate cyberattacks start in the inbox. From malicious emails to sophisticated phishing attempts, email remains the primary attack vector for cybercriminals.

But it’s not all bad news. With solutions like Hornetsecurity’s Secure Email Gateway, these threats can be stopped before they reach your users. Discover how to protect your company from phishing, malware, and spam in this new digital era.

Email as an Attack Vector: The Numbers

The stats speak for themselves:

  • 90% of business attacks begin with a malicious email.
  • 19% contain direct malware, designed to infect systems and steal data.
  • 18% are phishing attempts, aimed at stealing credentials and access.
  • Time to spread an attack: just 51 seconds.

These figures make one thing clear: in 2025, email security is not optional — it’s an urgent necessity.

How Hornetsecurity Stops Spam and Malware

1. Hybrid Filtering (Gateway + API)

All inbound and outbound email traffic is filtered through a cloud-based Secure Email Gateway that:

  • Blocks 99% of spam and 99.99% of malware before it reaches the user.

Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other systems.

2. Advanced Analysis and Sandboxing

Attachments and links are deeply analyzed:

  • Executed in a secure sandbox environment to detect suspicious behavior.
  • URLs are checked in real time at the moment of the click to prevent “just-in-time” attacks.

3. Sender Authentication

Key protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are validated to ensure:

  • Senders are legitimate.

No one can spoof your domain without being detected.

4. Automated Threat Remediation

When a malicious email is detected:

  • It’s automatically quarantined or deleted.

Real-time alerts and detailed logs are generated for full auditability.

Key Benefits of Our Service

Enhanced Security: Drastically reduces the risk of email-based infections.

Regulatory Compliance: Aligned with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other standards.

Higher Productivity: Users only receive legitimate emails, free of distractions and threats.

Lower IT Workload: 100% cloud-based solution — no local hardware required.

Cost Savings: Fewer incidents, less maintenance, and improved efficiency.

Want to Lock Down Your Email and Protect Your Business from 2025 Phishing Threats?

Email remains one of the most targeted entry points for cyberattacks. At Cloud Levante, we help you stay ahead with proactive cybersecurity solutions tailored to your business needs.

▶️ Request your free demo and see how our proactive solutions empower you to grow securely and keep your organization safe from today’s most common threats.