What Tools Do Hackers Use To Weaponize Emails?
KnowBe4, Friday, March 6th, 2026
Email attacks have become one of the key ways for hackers to target organizations and individuals. The sheer number of tools available has made it easier than ever for non-technical cybercriminals to launch sophisticated cyber attacks. As a result, many resources are available for each stage of the kill chain - from reconnaissance to delivery to weaponization.
This article focuses on the second stage of the cyber kill chain - weaponization.
Sophisticated tools are making it easier for hackers to steal information
Once hackers have chosen their victims, they often leverage tools that have been created by experts that help them to create spoofs of secure, trusted websites. This tricks users into entering sensitive information, which hackers can exploit.