The most likely targets of email bombing are individuals or organizations that may attract malicious attention due to their public visibility, controversial activities, or high-value data. Common targets include:
Public Figures and Celebrities: High-profile individuals often face email bombing as part of harassment campaigns. For example, a famous actor might receive thousands of emails in a short time to disrupt their communication.
Businesses and Corporations: Companies, especially those in competitive industries, may be targeted to overload their email servers and disrupt operations. For instance, a startup might suffer email bombing during a product launch to hinder customer inquiries.
Government and Political Organizations: Political activists or government agencies may be attacked to interfere with communication or spread chaos. An example is a local government office receiving a flood of emails to delay public service responses.
Financial Institutions: Banks and investment firms are sometimes targeted to disrupt customer support or financial transactions. For example, a bank’s customer service inbox might be flooded to prevent clients from resolving issues.
Online Services and SaaS Platforms: Businesses relying on email for authentication or customer support (e.g., fintech platforms) are vulnerable. A cloud-based accounting service might face email bombing to cripple user verification emails.
To mitigate such attacks, businesses can use Tencent Cloud Anti-DDoS Email Protection, which filters malicious traffic and ensures email server stability. Additionally, Tencent Cloud Email Service offers scalable solutions to handle sudden traffic spikes securely.