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Cybercriminals have ramped up efforts to exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature and unsecured SMTP relays, launching sophisticated phishing campaigns that masquerade as internal company emails—placing even vigilant organizations at substantial risk. According to recent research by...

Cloudflare has issued a stark warning about a new and highly sophisticated wave of phishing attacks targeting Microsoft 365 users, drawing attention to a dangerous exploitation of a trusted email security feature: link wrapping. In recent weeks, both enterprise and consumer accounts have come...

A wave of highly sophisticated phishing attacks has put Microsoft 365 users—and the very foundations of modern email security—at risk, exposing a perilous paradox: the same technologies designed to protect cloud productivity platforms are now being systematically exploited to facilitate...

Cybercriminals are once again redefining the threat landscape, this time by exploiting trusted email security mechanisms to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts. In a sophisticated new campaign, threat actors have weaponized link-wrapping services—previously considered pillars of safe email...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, email remains a primary vector for attacks such as phishing, malware, and business email compromise (BEC). To bolster defenses, organizations often deploy a combination of native security solutions and third-party tools. Microsoft Defender for...

Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to conduct highly convincing internal phishing campaigns, eroding trust within organizations and challenging the efficacy of traditional security defenses. This emergent attack vector, recently highlighted by...

In recent months, the aviation and transportation sectors have become prime targets for sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly those involving Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes. Cybercriminals are exploiting executive email accounts to deceive customers and partners into transferring...

In today's digital landscape, Microsoft 365 stands as a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, recent analyses reveal that many organizations may be underestimating the vulnerabilities...

In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic escalation in identity-based attacks, with employee login credentials becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. This surge is largely attributed to the proliferation of sophisticated yet affordable tools that facilitate such...

Microsoft 365, the dominant cloud productivity suite for enterprises and knowledge workers worldwide, is facing a crisis of digital overload. In 2025, according to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index and countless frustrated users, the platform’s promise of seamless, empowered productivity is...

There is no denying that Microsoft 365 is the digital engine room for modern businesses—fueling everything from email communications and calendaring to collaborative document editing and video meetings. Organizations of all sizes, across continents and industries, have woven the fabric of...

Sophisticated cybercriminals have recently demonstrated yet another way to exploit trust in internal communications—this time, by leveraging a Microsoft 365 feature originally intended for convenience. The Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) forensic team has uncovered a striking...

Few security challenges expose both the evolving sophistication of cybercriminal tactics and the unintended weaknesses of enterprise cloud platforms as starkly as the recent abuse of Microsoft 365’s “Direct Send” feature. In a rapidly intensifying phishing campaign discovered in May 2025, threat...

As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding and mitigating these risks is paramount for organizations relying on this platform. The recent "Microsoft 365 Security Roundup: Top 5 Threats in 2025" summit highlighted the most pressing security challenges and provided...

As cyber threats targeting Microsoft 365 continue to evolve, understanding the most pressing vulnerabilities is crucial for organizations aiming to safeguard their digital environments. Recent analyses have identified five primary threats that demand immediate attention: 1. Privilege Escalation...

Microsoft 365 is now entrenched as the digital backbone for businesses worldwide, with over a million organizations depending daily on its cloud platforms, productivity tools, and collaborative features. Yet this very ubiquity—integrating everything from Exchange Online and SharePoint to Teams...

In 2025, Microsoft 365 remains a cornerstone of organizational productivity, yet it continues to be a prime target for cyber threats. Understanding and mitigating these threats is crucial for maintaining a secure digital environment. 1. Phishing Attacks and Business Email Compromise (BEC)...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft 365 has become a cornerstone for organizational productivity, offering a suite of tools that facilitate communication, collaboration, and data management. However, its widespread adoption has also made it a prime target for cyber threats...

Microsoft business users are being alerted to a stealthy and sophisticated wave of attacks exploiting the trust built into official Microsoft 365 notifications. Leveraging the genuine “microsoft-noreply@microsoft.com” address, cybercriminals are injecting malicious content into transactional...