Thread Hijacking
N/A
邮件线程劫持
Thread Hijacking · N/A · 邮件线程劫持 · thred HY-jak-ing · email thread hijack · conversation hijacking · Email · phishing · bec · emailEmailemail thread hijack conversation hijacking/thred HY-jak-ing/
Also known as: email thread hijack, conversation hijacking
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Thread hijacking replies inside a real stolen email conversation so the malicious message looks like a natural continuation.
Real-World Example
Attackers compromising a vendor mailbox and replying “updated wiring instructions” in an existing invoice thread.
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