email security

A new wave of targeted phishing attacks is sweeping through organizations, exploiting a legitimate Microsoft 365 feature to wreak havoc from inside the trusted walls of enterprise email. Security researchers have recently uncovered threat actors using the Microsoft 365 “Direct Send” capability...

An alarming new wave of cybercrime has emerged, leveraging the very security tools designed to shield organizations from harm. Recent research reveals that phishing actors are now abusing link-wrapping and URL-rewriting services—trusted pillars of enterprise email protection—to sneak malicious...

In a significant move to bolster cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 users, Rubrik and Sophos have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering an integrated backup and recovery solution. This collaboration introduces "Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik," marking the first...

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature to deliver internal-looking emails without authentication. This method allows attackers to bypass traditional email security measures, posing significant risks to...

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...

A new wave of cyberattacks has exposed a dangerous flaw in trusted email security services, as hackers have successfully exploited protective link-wrapping features to orchestrate large-scale phishing campaigns targeting Microsoft 365 logins. By hijacking the mechanisms designed to keep users...

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...

A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting trusted email security tools has rattled the cybersecurity landscape, exposing a dismally clever strategy that turns protective mechanisms into attack vectors. Between June and July 2025, researchers at Cloudflare uncovered an operation wherein...

Attackers have found a chillingly effective way to subvert defenses integrated into the heart of enterprise email security. According to new research from Cloudflare, threat actors are actively exploiting “link wrapping” services—offered by reputable vendors like Proofpoint and Intermedia—to...

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...

Cybercriminals have once again proven their adaptability by leveraging trusted technology—from cybersecurity companies themselves—to bypass email defenses and target Microsoft 365 users. In a revealing discovery, threat actors have been exploiting link-wrapping services from well-known vendors...

Leveraging trusted internal channels has long been a gold standard for cybercriminals seeking to evade organizational defenses, but a recent campaign uncovered by Proofpoint signals a new level of ingenuity in exploiting a familiar Microsoft 365 feature: Direct Send. This functionality, designed...

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations leveraging cloud-based productivity suites like Microsoft 365 face novel forms of attack that exploit the platform’s very architecture. Recently, security researchers unveiled a troubling trend: hackers are weaponizing Microsoft 365’s Direct...

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 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...

Sophisticated cyber adversaries have shifted tactics in recent months, exploiting fake Microsoft OAuth applications in tandem with advanced phishing toolkits such as Tycoon and ODx to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. These attacks, tracked by researchers and security vendors...

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, defenders continually play catch-up as threat actors devise innovative ways to evade detection, exploit trust, and steal sensitive information. A recent revelation by cybersecurity researchers highlights a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting...

Microsoft's July 2025 updates to Microsoft 365 introduce a suite of enhancements aimed at improving collaboration, communication, and security across its applications. These updates reflect Microsoft's commitment to evolving its tools to meet the dynamic needs of modern workplaces. Microsoft...

Organizations increasingly face the challenge of distributing vital information to vast internal audiences, whether via automated alerts, system notifications, or large-scale transactional communications. For enterprise IT teams running on Microsoft 365, the recent introduction of Exchange...