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Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
Email bombing attacks flood a target inbox with automated sign-up and confirmation messages, often as a harassment tactic or prelude to other attacks. The article explains the threat and what it may signal to users experiencing sudden message volume increases.
Why it matters: Users and security teams receiving unexpected email floods should assess whether accounts have been targeted in bombing attacks, which can obscure legitimate messages, enable credential compromise, or indicate a larger breach attempt.
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