cyberattack prevention

Email bombing, a form of cyberattack where attackers flood a target's inbox with a massive volume of emails, has become an increasingly prevalent threat. This tactic aims to overwhelm users, making it challenging to access legitimate communications and potentially disrupting organizational...

In May 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature. This attack has targeted over 70 organizations, with 95% based in the United States, across sectors such as financial services, manufacturing...

June 2025 brought several new vulnerabilities into sharp focus for IT professionals, from newly disclosed exploits in core enterprise federation services to critical flaws lurking in everyday collaboration platforms. Cutting through the noise, it’s clear that not every CVE carries equal...

The cybersecurity landscape has never been more volatile, and few recent warnings have reflected this more acutely than the joint Fact Sheet released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of...

America’s decisive air campaign against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure may have changed the global security landscape overnight, but the destruction of spinning centrifuges and command bunkers does not signify the end of Iranian threats on the world stage. Far from it. The new battlefield is not...

In a significant move to bolster email security, KnowBe4 and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration aimed at enhancing protection for organizations using Microsoft 365. This collaboration introduces KnowBe4 Defend, a solution designed to complement Microsoft's existing email security...

Here’s a summary of how HSL Helsinki Region Transport improved its code security and services using GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps, according to the Microsoft customer story: Background: HSL runs regional transport in the Helsinki area, responsible for about 60% of Finland's public...

In the wake of the CrowdStrike incident last summer, Microsoft has intensified its focus on enhancing the resilience of Windows and the broader ecosystem. As a Windows user, adopting a similar approach to resilience is prudent. Fortunately, many protective measures are integrated into Windows by...

Networked smart lighting systems like the TrendMakers Sight Bulb Pro have become increasingly ubiquitous in commercial and residential settings, promising convenience, efficiency, and enhanced security. However, as these devices gain traction, their integration into critical infrastructure makes...

Microsoft’s cloud services ecosystem—encompassing Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, and broader Office 365 environments—has become a double-edged sword, offering organizations unparalleled productivity while simultaneously attracting sophisticated cyber adversaries. In recent months, a series...

Anyone who has ever trusted Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace with their most sensitive information—especially in regulated fields like healthcare—may want to pause and reconsider that trust after reading Paubox’s new report. Titled “How Microsoft and Google Put PHI at Risk,” the investigative...

MICROSENS, a prominent manufacturer of advanced fiber optic solutions, recently found itself at the center of cybersecurity attention following the disclosure of multiple severe vulnerabilities in its NMP Web+ software platform. These vulnerabilities, cataloged under the U.S. Cybersecurity and...

Shipping ports around the world increasingly depend on complex software to keep cargo—and commerce—moving. The Kaleris Navis N4 Terminal Operating System, a mainstay in global terminal operations, recently landed in the cybersecurity spotlight due to two critical vulnerabilities that place both...

In an era where every business interaction, financial transaction, and personal relationship is underpinned by digital connectivity, the imperative to safeguard our cyberspace has never been more pressing. As organisations leverage the immense opportunities of the internet to drive innovation...

Microsoft’s latest moves to reinforce Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based security marks a potentially pivotal moment for enterprise cloud computing. As more organizations embrace the cloud, expectations for robust, built-in protections rise—especially in an era characterized by...

Artificial intelligence agents powered by large language models (LLMs) such as Microsoft Copilot are ushering in a profound transformation of the cybersecurity landscape, bringing both promise and peril in equal measure. Unlike conventional digital threats, the new breed of attacks targeting...

Anubis ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat in the cybersecurity landscape, employing a destructive wiper module that ensures victims lose their data irretrievably, even if they comply with ransom demands. This evolution in ransomware tactics underscores the increasing sophistication...

In the first week of June, the cybersecurity landscape took another sobering turn when The Washington Post fell victim to a targeted email account compromise. Multiple Microsoft 365 work email accounts belonging to journalists were breached, prompting urgent password resets and a rapid...

Palo Alto Networks recently took critical action to reinforce the security of its product line by addressing a series of privilege escalation vulnerabilities and integrating the latest Chrome patches into its solutions. These fixes, targeting multiple high-profile flaws, come at a pivotal moment...

Cloudflare, a leading provider of web infrastructure and security services, recently experienced a significant outage that disrupted numerous websites and online services. The company has confirmed that this incident was not the result of a cyberattack but rather stemmed from an internal network...