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The relay server security tag on WindowsForum covers threats and mitigations related to email relay abuse in Microsoft 365 environments. Recent discussions focus on the exploitation of the Direct Send feature for internal phishing attacks, where threat actors bypass traditional defenses by sending spoofed emails that appear to originate from within the organization. This attack vector undermines trust and challenges security teams. Topics include configuration hardening, monitoring for anomalous relay activity, and implementing policies to prevent unauthorized use of relay servers. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing Microsoft 365 and seeking to protect against relay-based phishing and spoofing.
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    Protecting Microsoft 365 from Internal Phishing via Direct Send Exploits

    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...
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