Isaac BrydonCybersecurity awareness is essential in today’s threat landscape—but even well-trained employees can still fall victim to phishing attacks. As hackers become more creative and malicious URLs become harder to spot, your business needs more than just training.
That’s where VIPRE’s email security, powerful URL Defense comes in—an advanced layer of protection that scans and blocks dangerous links before they reach your users.
🔗 How Cybercriminals Use Malicious Links
According to VIPRE’s 2024 Email Threat Report, a staggering 70% of phishing attacks now involve malicious URLs. These links are designed to trick users into:
- Visiting fake websites that look like login pages for banks, Microsoft 365, or social media—collecting usernames and passwords for attackers.
- Triggering malware downloads like ransomware or spyware—giving hackers access to sensitive data, system controls, or further exploit routes.
⚠️ Why Malicious URLs Are So Hard to Spot
Cybercriminals use sneaky techniques to make dangerous links look safe:
- URL Shorteners hide the true destination.
- URL Masking uses similar domain names or redirects to confuse users.
- Polymorphic URLs change frequently to bypass blacklists.
Even experienced staff can be caught off guard.
🧪 Real-World Incidents Caused by Phishing Links
These attacks aren’t theoretical. In June 2024, more than 50 staff members at the Los Angeles Department of Public Health clicked a phishing link, exposing the data of over 200,000 people.
Back in 2022, 8,000 patients were affected after a malicious link compromised an employee’s account at Allegheny Health Network. One click can create serious damage.
🔐 What Is URL Defense?
URL Defense is your safety net—protecting your team in real-time. Here’s what it does:
- URL Rewriting – All links are routed through a secure sandbox, not directly to the web.
- Time-of-Click Scanning – URLs are scanned when clicked, catching threats that may change after delivery.
- Live Threat Analysis – Real-time behavioural checks prevent phishing and malware from executing.
No more relying on blacklists or hoping a user makes the right decision—VIPRE blocks threats before they land.
🚀 Why Choose Cyber Fits + VIPRE for Your Email Security?
At Cyber Fits, we partner with VIPRE to deliver enterprise-grade email and endpoint security with zero complexity. With Link Isolation and URL Defense built into our solutions, your business is protected by:
✅ Real-time URL threat detection
✅ Seamless integration with Microsoft 365
✅ Easy setup and simple user experience
✅ Detailed reporting for full visibility
✅ Affordable protection for SMEs
💬 Ready to Protect Your Business?
Phishing links are getting smarter—don’t wait until it’s too late. Book your free IT health check and learn how our security solutions can keep your business safe from evolving threats.