Password Spraying: How hackers compromise your email server
A threat worth understanding Email administrators are constantly dealing with the looming threat of authentication attacks. When an account has been compromised, it can be used for phishing, spam, malware distribution, and other illegal activity. If you’re running an email server, this could have many implications — including getting blacklisted. One of the most common authentication attacks is the password spraying attack. By understanding what password spraying is and how it works, you can defend your server more effectively. What is password spraying? Password spraying is a type of authentication attack where hackers select a few passwords to try against…