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Borderless CS’s launch of IT Hardening Expert Services arrives at a moment when simple misconfigurations and unmaintained defaults are repeatedly exposed as the weakest links in enterprise security, and the firm is pitching a pragmatic, standards-aligned program to shrink attack surfaces across...

The six Windows security myths that resurfaced in a recent roundup are more than clickbait—they reflect persistent misunderstandings about how modern Windows actually defends users, where its limits lie, and when spending money or changing workflows will genuinely improve safety. The original...

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-53792, has been disclosed in the Azure Portal, Microsoft's web-based application for managing Azure services. This elevation of privilege vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access, posing...

Microsoft has unveiled a new chapter in its security journey: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices—a practical, actionable library aimed at enabling organizations to implement robust security measures at scale. This resource distills Microsoft’s own...

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 developed a sophisticated method to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts by exploiting link-wrapping services, notably those provided by Proofpoint and Intermedia. This technique involves manipulating the very tools designed to protect users, thereby increasing the effectiveness...

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...

The evolution of phishing campaigns in the cloud era has introduced a new breed of attacks that are increasingly hard to spot, even for seasoned security professionals. Among these, a recent campaign targeting Microsoft 365 logins stands out for its cunning use of Microsoft OAuth applications...

Phishing campaigns continue to evolve, adapting to security systems and adopting new tactics to dupe even vigilant users. Recent findings have uncovered a sophisticated Microsoft MFA phishing scheme that leverages the OAuth authorization framework—specifically, Microsoft OAuth applications—to...

Phishing campaigns have always shaped themselves around the contours of new technology, but the latest surge targeting Microsoft OAuth applications marks a seismic shift in both attacker strategy and the effectiveness of their exploits. In 2025, security researchers uncovered a wave of hybrid...

West Virginia University has recently announced a sweeping change to its digital access protocols: from now on, all Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services will require an active WVU Login account mediated through the university’s new identity management system, Okta. This transition marks a...

Attackers are rapidly evolving their playbook in the ongoing battle over account security, and the latest threat landscape facing Microsoft 365 users underscores just how sophisticated these threats have become. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint recently sounded the alarm on a new tier of phishing...

When it comes to disaster recovery in Microsoft 365, much of the conversation historically has revolved around technical redundancies: backup strategies, automated failover, and robust data protection mechanisms. Yet, as underscored by industry experts John O’Neill Sr. and Dave Kawula during a...

In the ever-evolving world of cloud productivity, Microsoft 365 sits at the heart of business operations for organizations large and small. Its robust suite—ranging from Exchange Online to SharePoint and Teams—powers collaboration and drives efficiency at remarkable scale. Yet, beneath the buzz...

When considering disaster resilience for Microsoft 365, the discussion often revolves around infrastructure, backup, and failover. However, insight from leading industry experts reveals a more foundational vulnerability—identity. At a pivotal summit hosted by Virtualization & Cloud Review, IT...

When it comes to ensuring the continuous availability and resilience of Microsoft 365 environments, much of the traditional advice centers around robust backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. However, as highlighted in a recent expert session at a Virtualization & Cloud Review summit...

Identity has rapidly become the new battleground in the fight for organizational security, especially as cybercriminals innovate to sidestep robust perimeter defenses. While firewalls, endpoint protection, and phishing detection continuously improve, attackers are leveraging stolen or...

In the early hours of an otherwise ordinary workweek, the headlines told a chilling story: KNP, a storied logistics company in the United Kingdom with 158 years of history, shuttered operations overnight due to a catastrophic ransomware attack. This collapse is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a...

A Microsoft account has evolved far beyond simply serving as a login credential for Windows 11. Under the surface, it powers a sophisticated suite of features—some beneficial, others potentially intrusive—that fundamentally shape the way users interact with their PCs. Many of these functions...