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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...

A new and deeply concerning evolution in cyberattack methodology is putting Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) users and organizations at unprecedented risk. This surge in account takeover (ATO) campaigns exploits TeamFiltration—a legitimate penetration testing tool...

Password spraying attacks have become one of the most persistent and damaging techniques in the arsenal of modern cybercriminals, as demonstrated by a newly disclosed incident in which over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts were targeted using legitimate penetration testing tools. According to...

Microsoft account users are once again facing a formidable cybersecurity threat—this time in the form of an aggressive password spraying campaign targeting Entra ID accounts at an unprecedented scale. According to multiple verified industry sources, a threat group known as SneakyStrike, also...

In a recent cybersecurity incident, over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts were targeted through password spraying attacks, leading to unauthorized access to several accounts and compromising data across Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook. Understanding Password Spraying Attacks Password...

In recent months, the cybersecurity landscape has been rocked by a rapidly escalating campaign in which cybercriminals have weaponized TeamFiltration, a penetration testing tool, to orchestrate massive attacks on Office 365 accounts. According to incident data and credible analyses from leading...

A new chapter in the ongoing battle for cloud security unfolded recently, as researchers disclosed a brazen and remarkably methodical campaign that has compromised over 80,000 user accounts spanning hundreds of organizations. The abuse of penetration testing tools—originally intended as shields...

A newly surfaced cybersecurity threat has put over 130,000 devices under the control of a sophisticated botnet, leveraging these compromised endpoints to mount large-scale password spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. This troubling development, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s...

A recent coordinated botnet campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community. According to detailed reporting by Security Magazine, a sprawling network of more than 130,000 compromised devices is carrying out password spraying attacks with a twist...

A new wave of cyber threats is targeting Microsoft 365 users in a sophisticated attack campaign. A suspected China-linked botnet—comprising over 130,000 compromised devices—has been launching password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. By exploiting legacy Basic Authentication...

A recent report from SecurityScorecard's STRIKE Threat Intelligence team has raised alarm bells across the IT security landscape. Over 130,000 compromised devices have been co-opted into a massive botnet campaign that leverages password spraying attacks, targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with an...

A sophisticated botnet is silently targeting Microsoft 365 accounts around the globe. This stealthy campaign leverages a unique password spraying technique against non-interactive sign-ins—a method designed to evade traditional security measures. In this article, we delve into the mechanics of...

A newly uncovered cyberattack campaign has sent shockwaves through the IT security community, with a massive botnet targeting Microsoft 365 accounts using an unusually stealthy method. This campaign, orchestrated by a network of over 130,000 compromised devices, is leveraging password spraying...

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, a newly discovered botnet comprising over 130,000 compromised devices has set its sights on Microsoft 365 accounts. This stealthy campaign, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE Threat Intelligence team, leverages sophisticated password spraying...

A recent intelligence report from cybersecurity researchers has revealed that a massive botnet is launching a sophisticated password spraying attack against Microsoft 365 accounts worldwide. As organizations continue migrating to cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, this new threat...

Recent reports from cybersecurity watchdogs reveal a staggering attack on Microsoft 365 accounts. A massive botnet—compromising over 130,000 devices—is launching coordinated password spraying attacks, putting organizations that depend on Microsoft’s cloud services squarely in the crosshairs of...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where digital productivity and cloud reliance are at an all-time high, cybersecurity remains paramount. Recently, Forbes published an article by Davey Winder detailing a new “password spray and pray” attack targeting Microsoft 365 accounts that still rely on...

In today’s fast-paced digital battlefield, cybercriminals are continually refining their tactics—and the latest assault is a prime example. A recent ITPro report reveals that threat actors are orchestrating a massive password spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. As Windows users...

In today's increasingly interconnected digital landscape, Microsoft 365 remains at the heart of productivity for millions of businesses and individual users alike. However, its very ubiquity has made it an attractive target for cyber adversaries. Recent reports—albeit with limited details as the...

Cyber threats are evolving—and so must our defenses. A recent investigation by Infosecurity Magazine has uncovered a massive Chinese-affiliated botnet that is bypassing multifactor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365 (M365) environments. With over 130,000 compromised devices at its disposal...