Protecting Your Business from AI-Powered Email Attacks with Sendmarc

Why Email Security Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming cybersecurity—both for better and worse. On one hand, it’s helping businesses detect and respond to threats faster. On the other, it’s fuelling a new wave of sophisticated cybercrime.

In 2024, 72% of companies adopted AI in at least one area of their business—a sharp 55% increase from the previous year. But this rapid uptake has also opened the door to AI-powered phishing, deepfake scams, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks that are harder to spot and more convincing than ever. One recent case saw a deepfake video call used to steal over $25 million from a multinational company.

Internally, the use of unapproved or insecure AI tools can also create new vulnerabilities, giving cybercriminals more ways to exploit businesses.

Despite all this change, one thing remains constant: email is still the backbone of business communication. That makes securing it absolutely critical.

The financial impact of cyberattacks is staggering. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach exceeded $4 million, and global cybercrime topped $9 trillion. With GenAI making email attacks more advanced, businesses that don’t take email security seriously are facing higher risks than ever.

How Business IT and Sendmarc Can Help

At Business IT, we understand how vital email security is for small businesses. That’s why we recommend Sendmarc, a powerful solution that protects your domain from impersonation and email-based attacks using DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance).

Sendmarc helps ensure that only authorised senders can use your domain—making it much harder for attackers to spoof your email address in phishing or BEC scams. It also provides clear reporting and visibility, so you can see who’s sending emails on your behalf and take action if something looks suspicious.

Whether you're just starting your email security journey or looking to strengthen your defences, our team can help you implement Sendmarc quickly and effectively. We’ll guide you through setup, monitoring, and ongoing protection—so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

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Get in touch with Business IT today to learn more about Sendmarc and how we can help protect your brand and your customers.