Defensive AI: How Abnormal Prevents AI-Powered Email Threats

Email threats are getting smarter, with attackers leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to craft sophisticated phishing emails, business email compromise (BEC) scams, and other cyberattacks. Traditional security measures struggle to keep up, leaving organizations vulnerable to financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches.

To stay ahead, businesses need AI-driven defenses that can detect and prevent threats before they infiltrate inboxes

Here, we’ll explore:

• Why organizations must take email security more seriously

• How defensive AI enhances email security

• How Abnormal prevents AI-driven email threats

• A real-world example of Abnormal’s impact

For decades, businesses have relied on rule-based security systems to filter out malicious emails, but these legacy solutions cannot keep up with the scale and sophistication of today’s AI-powered threats. As a result, organizations face an increasing risk of financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches stemming from email-based attacks.

And the stakes have never been higher. BEC alone was responsible for nearly $3 billion in exposed losses in 2023. Meanwhile, 89% of companies experience supply chain compromise attacks every week. To make matters worse, AI-generated phishing emails are becoming nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications, making detection increasingly difficult without advanced security measures. These challenges highlight the urgent need for AI-powered email protection to stay ahead of modern threats.

AI is a game-changer for cybersecurity. Unlike traditional security tools that rely on static rules and signature-based detection, AI-driven solutions analyze behavior and detect anomalies, identifying threats as they emerge.

One of AI’s biggest strengths is its ability to recognize patterns, spotting suspicious behaviors that deviate from normal email interactions. It also provides real-time monitoring, continuously learning from new threats and improving its detection accuracy over time. By analyzing historical data, AI can even prevent attacks before they reach end users, stopping threats in their tracks.

Abnormal provides AI-native email protection, stopping sophisticated attacks before they impact organizations. Here’s how Abnormal outperforms conventional security measures:

• Detects Anomalous Behavior: Abnormal’s AI continuously profiles user behavior and detects deviations that may indicate malicious intent. This approach allows security teams to stop threats before they infiltrate inboxes.

• Remediates Malicious Emails: Using AI-driven decision-making, Abnormal automatically removes high-risk emails from inboxes, preventing users from engaging with potentially harmful messages.

• In-Depth Threat Log: Security teams gain visibility into threats through intuitive reports, making it easier to understand attack patterns and enhance defenses over time.

• Deeper Analyses with Contextual AI: Abnormal adapts dynamically to evolving threats, ensuring that its AI models remain ahead of cybercriminal tactics.

ADT, a leader in security solutions, was facing a growing wave of AI-powered email attacks that threatened its operations and the safety of its communications. Traditional security measures were no longer enough to combat the sophistication of modern phishing attempts, BEC, and supply chain attacks.

To strengthen its defenses, ADT turned to Abnormal, leveraging its AI-driven platform to detect and block even the most advanced phishing threats before they could reach employees. With Abnormal, ADT significantly reduced the risk of BEC and supply chain compromises, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. By adopting an intelligent, behavior-based approach to email security, ADT not only improved its overall security posture but also gained greater visibility into emerging threats.

AI-powered email threats are evolving, and traditional security measures can’t keep up. With the rising risks of advanced email attacks, organizations need proactive, AI-driven defenses to stay protected. Abnormal leverages defensive AI to detect anomalies, remediate malicious emails, and provide deep threat insights, stopping attacks before they cause harm.

Don’t wait for a breach to expose your business. Stay ahead of cybercriminals with AI-powered protection and schedule a demo today!