phishing awareness

  1. Debunking 2025 Windows Security Myths: Defender, Paid AV, and Windows 10 EOL

    Three persistent beliefs about Windows security still shape user behavior in 2025 — that you must pay for antivirus, that Microsoft Defender is a catch‑all shield, and that staying on Windows 10 is safe for years to come — and each of these myths is now misleading in ways that materially affect...
  2. Debunking Windows Security Myths: Defender, Updates & Safe Practices

    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...
  3. Chrome CVE-2025-8881: Patch Stops File Picker Cross-Origin Data Leak

    A newly recorded Chromium vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-8881, exposes a weakness in the browser’s File Picker implementation that can be coaxed into leaking cross‑origin data when a user is tricked into specific UI gestures on a crafted page; the bug affects Google Chrome builds prior to...
  4. Excel CVE-2025-53735 Use-After-Free: Patch Now to Block Local Code Execution

    Microsoft has confirmed a use‑after‑free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel (tracked as CVE‑2025‑53735) that can lead to local code execution when a crafted spreadsheet is opened — a serious document‑based attack vector that demands immediate attention from IT teams and security‑minded users...
  5. Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing: How Attackers Impersonate Internal Users & How to Protect Your Organization

    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...
  6. Understanding Microsoft Entra ID Inactive Tenant Emails: Scam or Legitimate?

    Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of...
  7. Mitigating Phishing Risks in Microsoft 365: Addressing the Threat of Direct Send Abuse

    In a sobering development for the cloud security landscape, new research has exposed how Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature—a tool primarily designed for seamless internal communication—has become a significant vector for phishing attacks. As organizations of all sizes deepen their reliance on...
  8. How to Protect Microsoft Entra ID Accounts from Password Spraying Attacks in 2025

    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...
  9. Urgent Windows Security Alert in India: How to Protect Your Systems from Critical Vulnerabilities

    Millions of Windows users across India are facing a heightened cybersecurity alert, as the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) sounded an urgent warning in mid-May. In its detailed advisory, CERT-In identified a series of severe vulnerabilities across Microsoft’s expansive software...
  10. Protecting Your Organization from Phishing Attacks on Microsoft Copilot

    The growing adoption of generative AI in the workplace has ushered in sweeping changes across industries, delivering newfound efficiencies and innovative capabilities. Yet, with each leap toward automation and intelligence, a parallel, shadowy world of cyber threats surges ahead. A recent...
  11. Critical Security Alert for Windows 11 Version 24H2: Protect Your Devices Now

    Here’s a summary of the reported security alert regarding Windows 11 Version 24H2, according to TechJuice: Background & Core Issue: Microsoft and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) have issued a security alert about a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 24H2. The flaw threatens...
  12. Healthcare Cybersecurity Alert: Critical DICOM Viewer Vulnerability and How to Protect Your Systems

    When news breaks about a vulnerability in a widely-used healthcare IT product, few industries remain untouched by the ripple effects. For Sante DICOM Viewer Pro, a popular medical imaging program, the recent disclosure of an out-of-bounds write flaw—catalogued as CVE-2025-2480 and assigned a...
  13. Urgent Windows 11 Security Alert: Update Your Install Media to Prevent Vulnerability Exploits

    A chill just swept through the IT department, and it’s not from the air conditioning—Microsoft’s waving the red flag over a critical flaw in Windows 11 version 24H2, prompting the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to blast a security alert reminiscent of a fire drill, minus the free...
  14. Beware: Microsoft Email Scams and How to Protect Yourself

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of online threats, receiving an ominous email claiming that your devices have been compromised can be alarming. Recent reports suggest that many users are encountering fraudulent emails purportedly from Microsoft, demanding payment to prevent the release of...