Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) is a critical tool for organizations to send transactional, marketing, and newsletter emails, but it has become a common target for phishing campaigns and cloud control plane attacks. Attackers often exploit misconfigured SES accounts by using compromised access keys to make API calls that assess account availability, potentially leading to phishing campaigns that damage an organization's reputation. Common vulnerabilities include inefficient email logging, lack of email authentication, and overly broad IAM permissions, all of which can provide entry points for attackers. Monitoring email volume, bounce rates, and complaint rates can help identify anomalies indicative of phishing activity. AWS CloudTrail logs and Datadog's monitoring tools can be used to trace account changes and detect suspicious behavior. Strengthening SES security involves addressing configuration risks and monitoring crucial SES metrics to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate potential threats.