threat detection

  1. DEVMAN Ransomware: New Threat Targeting Windows 10/11 with Unique Behaviors

    A new ransomware variant named DEVMAN has recently emerged, targeting Windows 10 and 11 systems. This malware is a derivative of the DragonForce ransomware family, itself based on the Conti framework, but introduces unique behaviors that distinguish it from its predecessors. Technical Analysis...
  2. Emerging Multi-Platform Web Shell Attacks Exploiting File Upload Flaws in Windows and Linux Servers

    Threat actors are increasingly leveraging vulnerabilities in both Windows and Linux server environments to deploy web shells and sophisticated malware, perpetuating an alarming trend in the threat landscape that puts organizational networks at heightened risk. Over the past several months...
  3. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Launches Mail Bombing Detection to Combat Email Attacks

    Email bombing, a cyberattack technique that inundates a target's inbox with a deluge of emails, has long been a tool for malicious actors aiming to disrupt communication channels and mask more insidious activities. Recognizing the escalating threat posed by such attacks, Microsoft has introduced...
  4. Securing Microsoft 365: Essential Strategies to Prevent Cyberattacks

    Microsoft 365 has become the digital heart of modern organizations, supporting operations that range from email and file storage to real-time collaboration and regulatory compliance. Despite its reputation for robust security and the billions of dollars Microsoft invests in cybersecurity...
  5. Protect Your Organization: Microsoft Defender's New Mail Bombing Detection Feature

    Email bombing, a form of cyberattack where attackers flood a target's inbox with a massive volume of emails, has become an increasingly prevalent threat. This tactic aims to overwhelm users, making it challenging to access legitimate communications and potentially disrupting organizational...
  6. Securing Microsoft 365 in 2025: Strategies to Counter Evolving Cyber Threats

    There is no denying that Microsoft 365 is the digital engine room for modern businesses—fueling everything from email communications and calendaring to collaborative document editing and video meetings. Organizations of all sizes, across continents and industries, have woven the fabric of...
  7. Varonis and Microsoft Partner to Secure AI-Powered Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption

    In a significant move to bolster data security in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), Varonis Systems has partnered with Microsoft to enhance the secure adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This collaboration aims to provide organizations with the tools necessary to safely implement AI-driven...
  8. Varonis and Microsoft Partnership: Securing Enterprise Data in the AI Era

    In a rapidly evolving digital landscape shaped increasingly by artificial intelligence, the security of sensitive enterprise data has never been more critical. Varonis Systems, Inc., a recognized leader in data security, has recently announced a landmark strategic partnership with Microsoft...
  9. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Enhances Email Bomb Detection & Mitigation

    Microsoft’s ongoing investment in enterprise security takes a significant leap forward with the rollout of a sophisticated feature in Microsoft Defender for Office 365: advanced detection and mitigation of email bombing attacks. As cybercriminal tactics grow in complexity and frequency...
  10. North Korean Remote IT Workers & AI-Driven Cyber Espionage: Threats & Defense Strategies

    North Korean remote IT workers, operating under what Microsoft Threat Intelligence now tracks as Jasper Sleet (previously Storm-0287), exemplify how state-sponsored cyber actors are adapting and evolving their methods to sustain financial, intelligence, and geopolitical objectives. Since 2024...
  11. Microsoft Defender's New Email Bombing Detection Enhances Enterprise Email Security

    As email-based threats continue to evolve in both scope and sophistication, organizations leveraging Microsoft’s business productivity suite face a relentless challenge: how to protect their workforce—and their most sensitive data—from increasingly novel attack tactics. One such cybercrime...
  12. Essential Microsoft 365 Security Strategies for Small Businesses in 2025

    For small businesses leveraging Microsoft 365, security is no longer a passive IT checkbox—it is a living, breathing discipline that can directly impact the survival and reputation of an organization. The surge in cyberattacks exploiting cloud misconfigurations and the rise of sophisticated...
  13. 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...
  14. Protecting Your Organization from Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing Attacks

    Phishing attacks continue to challenge organizations worldwide, evolving in sophistication and leveraging the very tools designed to enhance digital communication. An alarming new campaign has emerged wherein cybercriminals exploit Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature—traditionally trusted for...
  15. KnowBe4 and Microsoft Partnership Revolutionizes Enterprise Email Security with AI and Integration

    In a rapidly evolving digital landscape where email remains the single largest attack vector for organizations worldwide, the announcement of a strategic partnership between KnowBe4 and Microsoft marks a pivotal advancement in enterprise cybersecurity frameworks. At the intersection of cloud...
  16. How Microsoft 365’s “Direct Send” Feature Becomes a Phishing Attack Vector

    Sophisticated cybercriminals have recently demonstrated yet another way to exploit trust in internal communications—this time, by leveraging a Microsoft 365 feature originally intended for convenience. The Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR) forensic team has uncovered a striking...
  17. Mitigating Microsoft 365 Direct Send Phishing Attacks: Strategies & Insights

    Microsoft 365 has long positioned itself as a secure, enterprise-grade communication and productivity suite, trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. Yet, as threat actors grow in sophistication, even the most well-intentioned features can be cleverly subverted to bypass traditional...
  18. KnowBe4 and Microsoft Collaborate to Enhance Email Security with Advanced Threat Detection

    In a significant move to bolster email security, KnowBe4 and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration aimed at enhancing protection for organizations using Microsoft 365. This collaboration introduces KnowBe4 Defend, a solution designed to complement Microsoft's existing email security...