threat detection

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In recent months, a sophisticated phishing campaign has exploited Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature, targeting over 70 organizations across the United States. This attack method allows cybercriminals to impersonate internal users and deliver phishing emails that bypass traditional security...

Microsoft’s shifting internal landscape is once again in the spotlight, as it undertakes a highly strategic move: transferring its chief information security officer, Igor Tsyganskiy, out of the company’s security group and placing him directly under EVP Scott Guthrie, who leads Microsoft’s...

The constantly evolving landscape of email-based cyber threats has long challenged organizations striving to protect sensitive business communications and safeguard end users. With social engineering, phishing, and advanced persistent threats now moving at a pace that strains even the most...

Here’s a summary of the news: KnowBe4 and Microsoft have announced a strategic integration aimed at boosting email security for organizations using Microsoft 365. This collaboration involves KnowBe4 Defend integrating with Microsoft Defender for Office 365, particularly its quarantine...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, email remains one of the most persistent attack surfaces for cybercriminals, and with attacks growing more sophisticated, enterprise reliance on powerful security platforms has become indispensable. Microsoft, a perennial leader in cloud-based...