The following table explains the threat types detected during scanning or
analysis. View the table to understand the malicious activity affecting your network.
Email Message Threat Types
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Threat Type
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Classification
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Targeted malware
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Malware made to look like they come from someone a user expects to
receive email messages from, possibly a boss or colleague
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Malware
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Malicious software used by attackers to disrupt, control, steal, cause data loss,
spy upon, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems
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Malicious URL
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A hyperlink embedded in an email message that links to a known malicious web
site
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Suspicious File
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A file that exhibits malicious characteristics
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Suspicious URL
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A hyperlink embedded in an email message that links to an unknown malicious website
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Phishing
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Email messages that seek to fool users into divulging private
information by redirecting users to legitimate-looking web sites
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Spam/Graymail
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Unsolicited spam email messages, often of a commercial nature, sent
indiscriminately to multiple individuals
Graymail refers to solicited bulk email messages that are not spam
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Content violation
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Content that you deem inappropriate, such as personal communication
or large attachments
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DLP incident
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Transmission of email messages containing your organization's digital assets
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