#### 135.50055A network security engineer monitors a system where 120 suspicious login attempts are detected per hour, 25% of which target the Mail Server, and 60% of those Mail Server attempts succeed if unblocked. If each successful attempt compromises 3 email accounts, how many email accounts are compromised in 5 hours?

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**How Network Security Engineers Safeguard Email Accounts in Cybersecurity Alerts** In today’s digital age, email remains a cornerstone of personal and professional communication—yet it also ranks among the most targeted vectors in cyberattacks. With breach incidents rising, security engineers play a critical frontline role in detecting and mitigating threats before they escalate. The scenario described—120 suspicious login attempts per hour, 25% directed at the Mail Server, 60% of which succeed if unblocked—exemplifies a real-time pressure point where vigilant monitoring prevents mass compromises. This case highlights emerging concerns about insider and external threats impacting data integrity, especially as cybercriminals grow more sophisticated in their targeting. --- ### The Alarming Rate and Vulnerability Targeted